- Statement I: During the early Vedic period (Rigvedic period), the Aryans were predominantly pastoral and tribal. Their political organization was based on the 'jana' (tribe) and lacked the characteristics of a territorial state (e.g., defined territory, complex administration, standing army). - Statement II: In this period, the 'Rajan' was essentially a tribal chief, primarily a military leader responsible for the protection of the tribe ('jana'). His authority was over the people rather than a specific territory. This structure aligns with tribal chiefship rather than the concept of a state ruling over a fixed land area.
Directions : The following five (5) items consist of two statements, Statement I and Statement II. Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer using the code given below. Statement I : 36. The early Aryans, who were essentially pastoral, did not develop any political structure which could measure up to a State in either ancient or modern sense. Statement II : Kingship was the same as tribal chiefship; the term Rajan being used for tribal chief who was primarily a military leader and who ruled over his people and not over any specified area.
Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2017 · Topic: Vedic Age (Political Organisation: Tribal Assemblies to Early Kingdoms)
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Answer: A. Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
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