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    Consider the following statements with regard to the Rig Vedic Period:
    1. During the Rig Vedic period, the practice of sati was prevalent.
    2. During the Rig Vedic period, women were not allowed to attend the assemblies.
    3. There were no temples and no idol worship during the Rig Vedic period.
    4. There were no female gods during the Rig Vedic period.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    A)  1, 3 and 4 only 

    B)  1 and 3 only

    C)  3 only             

    D)  1, 2, 3 and 4

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

      During the Rig Vedic period, the practice of sati was absent. During the Rig Vedic period, women were allowed to attend the assemblies. There were female gods like Aditi and Ushas during the Rig Vedic period.


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