Q. With reference to the Later Vedic society, consider the following statements:
1.The institution of gotra emerged during this period, and marriage within the same gotra was prohibited.
2.The varna system became more defined, with Brahmanas and Kshatriyas receiving tributes from Vaishyas.
3.The ashrama system, including all four stages of life, was fully developed and institutionalized during the Later Vedic period.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- The institution of gotra developed in the Later Vedic period, and marriage within the same gotra was prohibited.
- The varna system became more structured, and Brahmanas and Kshatriyas received tributes from the Vaishyas, who were engaged in agriculture and trade.
- While the first three ashramas—brahmacharya, grihastha, and vanaprastha—were mentioned, the fourth stage (sanyasa) had not yet been fully institutionalized during the Later Vedic period; it came to be added later.
Source- NCERT and Ancient India – NCERT (R.S.Sharma)
