Q. Which of the following correctly describes the tribal assemblies of the Early Vedic Period?
1.Vidhata was the oldest body, and Sabha was the assembly of elites with judicial power.
2.Samiti was the larger body, and it held the power to elect or sanction the hereditary status of the Rajan.
3.The primary function of these assemblies was to ensure that the chief’s power did not turn into autocracy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct. Vidhata was the oldest body, and Sabha was the assembly of elites, with Judicial power.
- Statement 2: Correct. Samiti was the larger Body. The Rajana’s post was seemingly hereditary but traces of election by Samiti is there.
- Statement 3: Correct. Sabha and Samiti are there to control autocracy of Chief.
