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प्रश्न
On what basis was the Aryan society divided? Mention the functions of each social group.
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उत्तर
The ‘Varna’ system was an important feature ofthe Vedic society. There were four Vamas — Brahmanas, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and Shudras. Brahmanns were teachers and priests. Kshatriyas were rulers and warriors. Farmers and traders formed the Vaishya group. Shudras served all the three classes, did menial jobs and consisted of artisans and labourers. Towards the end of the Later Vedic period, occupations became hereditary and people from the same occupation formed a specific vama. The vama system became very rigid and inflexible. Vama system became hereditary.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Fill in the blanks:
The ______ is the most important Veda.
Textbook Keyword: Dharma
Textbook Keywords: Transmigration of the soul
Fill in the blanks:
The two councils, the __________ and the _____ exercised control over the king.
Match the following.
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Aryavarta | (a) commander-in-chief |
| 2. Senani | (b) god of rain and thunder |
| 3. Jana | (c) land of the Aryans |
| 4. Gramin | (d) tribe of the Vedic Period |
| 5. Sabha | (e) headman of the village |
| 6. Indra | (f) smaller assembly of selected people |
The Rajan did not have absolute power. Explain.
How did the class system start in Early Vedic society?
Name the four classes in the Rig Vedic Period. Who were the members of each of these classes?
Match the columns.
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Magadha | (a) Creator |
| 2. Ashvamedha yagna | (b) Destroyer |
| 3. Grihastha | (c) Kosala |
| 4. Shiva | (d) Patna and Gaya |
| 5. Brahma | (e) Horse sacrifice |
| 6. Avadha | (f) Householder |
Choose the correct answer:
In the Aryan society kshatriyas were the __________.
