Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Aryans used domesticated horses and chariots.
2.Aryans practiced agriculture and pastoralism.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: From the Vedas it is evident that Aryans used domesticated horses and chariots.

  • Their chariots had spoked wheels and they used bows and arrows. They practiced agriculture and pastoralism.
  • They buried and also cremated the dead. The cult of fire and the use of soma drink were prevalent among the speakers of the Indo-Aryan languages.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT

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