Consider the following statements regarding the features of the Rig Vedic society and economy: 1. The society was primarily pastoral and cattle rearing formed the principal economic activity. 2. Monogamy was universally practiced and women enjoyed high status with access to the Vidatha assembly. 3. The use of iron was widespread and formed the basis of agricultural surplus. Which of the statements given above are correct?

💡 Solution & Explanation

Statement 1 and 2 are correct because the Rig Vedic society was predominantly pastoral where cattle were the chief measure of wealth, and women participated actively in tribal assemblies like Vidatha, Sabha, and Samiti. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Rig Vedic people were unaware of iron, which was introduced during the Later Vedic period around 1000 BCE and referred to as Krishna Ayas. The early Aryans used copper and bronze tools instead of iron for their economic activities.