UPSC History The Gupta Empire Question Bank Ancient History

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    Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Later Vedic period?
    (1) Iron was used extensively in this period and this enabled the people to clear forests and to bring more land under cultivation.                                            
    (2) The importance of the Samiti and the Sabha had diminished!) during the later Vedic period,                         
    (3)  Gods like Indra and Agni became prominent during the Later Vedic period.
    Select the correct answer using the code given below.

    A)  1 and 2 only                

    B)  1 and 3 only

    C)  2 only             

    D)  1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     Gods of the Early Vedic period like Indra and Agni lost their importance. Prajapathi (the creator), Vishnu (the protector) and Rudra (the destroyer) became prominent during the Later Vedic period.


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