Q. With reference to the early Vedic period (Rigvedic Age), consider the following statements:
1.The Rigvedic composers described themselves as Arya, a term which primarily denoted a geographical area or a specific linguistic family.
2.The term Sapta-Saindhav refers to the land of seven rivers, of which the river Sarasvati is the most mentioned, reflecting its economic importance.
3.The Boghaz Koi inscription from Asia Minor mentions several Rigvedic gods, including Indra, establishing an external source for the movement of Aryans.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Incorrect. The Rigvedic composers described themselves as Arya. The meaning of Arya is an Indo-European origin speech group/Cultural group/men of good family. It does not primarily denote a geographical area or just a linguistic family, but a cultural/speech group.
- Statement 2: Incorrect. The region was Sapta-Saindhav. While the Sarasvati is mentioned as the most pious river , the Indus (Sindhu) is the most mentioned The primary occupation was pastoral, so the Indus would be economically vital as well.
- Statement 3: Correct. The Boghaz-Koi inscription mentions Vedic Gods like Indra and is cited as an external source for the Movement of Aryan to India from Iran.
