Q. Consider the following information regarding Vedic socio-economic terms:
TermDescription
1.GodhuliMeasurement of distance based on cattle movement
2.DuhitriDaughter; literally “one who milks the cow”
3.SabhavatiWoman who attends and participates in the Sabha
4.SangrihitriOfficial responsible for collecting mandatory state taxes in Early Vedic Age
In which of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1, 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Row 1 is incorrectly matched: Godhuli referred to the measurement of time (dusk/evening when cattle returned), whereas Gavyuti was the measurement of distance.
  • Row 2 is correctly matched: Duhitri stems directly from pastoral life, meaning daughter or milker of cows.
  • Row 3 is correctly matched: Women participating in tribal assemblies were referred to as Sabhavati.
  • Row 4 is incorrectly matched: Sangrihitri (treasurer/tax collector) emerged in the Later Vedic Period, not the Early Vedic Age (where tax collection was absent and offerings were voluntary Bali).
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