Consider the following statements about Vedic society 1 The Aryan society was patriarchal in nature...........

Ancient and Medival History Pre Mauryan Period

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Consider the following statements about Vedic society.

1. The Aryan society was patriarchal in nature.

2. Family was the smallest social unit.

3. Though women were respected in the society they didn't have the freedom to choose their partners.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Only one statement is correct

Only two statements are correct

Only three statements are correct

All statements are correct

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Explanation:

1 and 2 only

The statement about the Aryan society being patriarchal in nature is correct. Patriarchy was a significant feature of Vedic society.

The family was indeed the smallest social unit in Vedic society. Family bonds and kinship ties were crucial aspects of social organization during this period.

The statement about women not having the freedom to choose their partners is not entirely accurate. While there were restrictions and norms regarding marriage, women did have some agency in the selection of their partners, especially in the later Vedic period.

Therefore, statements 1 and 2 are correct