WBCS.LIVE practice question

Early Vedic economy was primarily based on __________ activity.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Pastoral
  2. Agricultural
  3. Mining Iron ore
  4. Trading

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Pastoral

Explanation: The correct answer is A. Pastoral. The Early Vedic period (c. 1500–1000 BCE), also known as the Rig Vedic period, was predominantly pastoral in nature.