Consider the following information regarding Early Vedic administration: Administrative Element Characteristic 1. Sena Non-standing army; mobilized from able-bodied tribesmen during war 2. Takshan & Rathakara Craftsmen responsible for manufacturing war chariots 3. Bali Mandatory offering paid by people to the chief, not a compulsory tax In which of the above rows is the given information correctly matched? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1, 2 and 3

[D] 1 and 3 only

Answer: A

Notes:

Detailed Explanation:

Row 1 is correct: There was no permanent standing army. During warfare, military units (Vrata, Gana, Grama) were formed by mobilizing able-bodied male members of the tribe.
Row 2 is correct: Carpenters (Takshan) and chariot-makers (Rathakara) enjoyed high social status due to the importance of spoked-wheel chariots in warfare.
Row 3 is incorrect: Bali was a voluntary tribute or offering made by the clansmen to the Rajan for protection; no regular or compulsory revenue collection mechanism existed.