Which of the following statements are correct with regard to the Early Vedic society? The family was the basic unit of the Rig Vedic society. It was patriarchal in nature. Monogamy was the usual norm of marriage but the chiefs at times practised polygamy. The Rig Vedic society was a simple and largely an egalitarian society. Select the answer from the codes given below: Options: A . &nbsp2, 3, and 4 only B . &nbsp1, 2, and 3 only C . &nbsp1, 2, 3 and 4 D . &nbsp1, 3, and 4 only

Which of the following statements are correct with regard to the Early Vedic soc

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Which of the following statements are correct with regard to the Early Vedic society?

The family was the basic unit of the Rig Vedic society.

It was patriarchal in nature.

Monogamy was the usual norm of marriage but the chiefs at times practised polygamy.

The Rig Vedic society was a simple and largely an egalitarian society.

Select the answer from the codes given below:

Options:

A . 2, 3, and 4 only

B . 1, 2, and 3 only

C . 1, 2, 3 and 4

D . 1, 3, and 4 only

Answer: Option C
Answer: (c)
There was no caste division. The occupation was not based on birth. Members of a family could adopt different occupations.
However certain differences did exist during the period. Varna or colour was the basis of initial differentiation between the Vedic and non-Vedic people.

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