Q. With reference to the Early Vedic polity, consider the following statements:
1.The rajan was the elected chief of the jana, assisted by assemblies such as sabha and samiti, which played a role in limiting his powers.
2.The Early Vedic polity featured a hereditary monarchy based on the rule of primogeniture.
3.The early Vedic army (sena) was a permanent standing force maintained by the state.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- The rajan (tribal chief) was usually elected and not absolute, with his powers checked by assemblies like sabha and samiti, which discussed military, judicial, and religious matters.
- Though succession within a family was sometimes observed, there was no fixed hereditary system, and primogeniture (eldest son inheriting) was not practiced.
- The sena was not a standing army but a temporary force of able-bodied tribesmen mobilized during war.
Source- NCERT and Ancient India – NCERT (R.S.Sharma)
