Multiple choice

What does the term ‘vish’ mean in reference to the Vedic period?

  1. A tribal unit

  2. A precious element like gold

  3. A type of drink

  4. Illegal relationship

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Explanation

A rudimentary administrative system was prevalent during the Vedic period. The tribal kingdom (rashtra) contained tribes (jana), tribal units (vish) and villages (grama).