Which of the following features of the Early Vedic society most strongly supports the argument that it possessed a relatively egalitarian tribal structure?

Options:

  • A: The absence of private ownership of land and the distribution of war booty through tribal assemblies like the Vidatha.
  • B: The existence of a standing army maintained through regular taxes collected by the state.
  • C: The absolute power of the Rajan to pass hereditary laws without consulting any tribal council.
  • D: The strict segregation of residential areas based on the four-fold Varna system.

Related Practice Questions: