Multiple choice

Which of the following is/are true in reference to the later Vedic period?

  1. In this period, sabha and samiti became stronger.
  2. Women were not permitted to sit in the sabhas.
  3. Capital punishments were abolished.

  1. Only 1 and 3

  2. Only 2 and 3

  3. Only 2

  4. All of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect: With the increase in royal power, the sabha and samiti lost importance. They came under the influence of chiefs and rich nobles. Statement 2 is correct: In the later Vedic period, position of women declined. They were given a lower position in the society. They were considered inferior and subordinate to men. Women could not participate in the political assemblies like sabha and samiti. Statement 3 is incorrect: Capital punishments became prevalent. Theft, robbery, adultery, abduction, killing of man, treachery and drinking intoxicating liquor were offences punishable with death.

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