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The term 'Gavishti' used in the Rigveda literally translates to which of the following?

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

Answer options

  1. Search for cows
  2. Worship of Indra
  3. Distribution of grain
  4. Protection of the clan

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Search for cows

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Search for cows šŸ“š Explanation: In the Early Vedic period, cattle were considered the most important form of wealth and the primary cause of inter-tribal conflicts. The Rigveda uses the term 'Gavishti' to denote war, reflecting the nomadic-pastoralist nature of the society where tribes fought primarily to capture livestock. Cows were so central to the economy that they served as the unit of value in barter transactions before the introduction of coinage.