Which among the following was NOT a part of the three…
Question & Answer (English)
Which among the following was NOT a part of the three sections of the Rigvedic tribe?
- Warriors
- Priests
- Ordinary people
- Craftsman — Correct Answer
The early Rigvedic society was tribal and largely egalitarian but was divided into three broad categories based on occupation and status:
- Priests (Brahmins): Those who performed religious rituals.
- Warriors (Rajanya/Kshatriyas): The ruling class or those who fought wars.
- Ordinary People (Vis/Vaishyas): The common people involved in cattle rearing and agriculture.
Craftsman was not considered a distinct primary section of the tribe in the early Rigvedic period like the other three. The fourth varna (Shudras) appeared only in the later Rigvedic period (Purusha Sukta).
प्रश्न एवं उत्तर (हिंदी)
निम्नलिखित में से कौन ऋग्वैदिक जनजाति के तीन वर्गों का हिस्सा नहीं था?
- योद्धा
- पुजारी
- आम लोग
- शिल्पकार — सही उत्तर
प्रारंभिक ऋग्वैदिक समाज मुख्य रूप से तीन समूहों में विभाजित था:
- पुजारी (ब्राह्मण): जो धार्मिक अनुष्ठान करते थे।
- योद्धा (राजन्य/क्षत्रिय): जो शासक वर्ग था या युद्ध लड़ता था।
- आम लोग (विश): जो सामान्य जनता थी और पशुपालन व खेती करती थी।
शुरुआती दौर में शिल्पकार (Craftsman) को जनजाति के एक अलग मुख्य वर्ग के रूप में नहीं गिना जाता था। चौथा वर्ण (शूद्र) ऋग्वेद के बाद के काल में (पुरुष सूक्त में) दिखाई दिया। इसलिए सही उत्तर 'शिल्पकार' है।
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This multiple choice question is from General Awareness, General Awareness (2024), General Awareness (2024)-9, SSC CGL Tier-1 (PYQs). It has 4 options with a detailed explanation of the correct answer and is available in both English and Hindi (द्विभाषी). Practice more MCQs from General Awareness to strengthen your preparation.
