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What were the two assemblies during the early Vedic period?

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

Answer options

  1. Samiti and Sabha
  2. Sabha and Sangam
  3. Sangam and Samiti
  4. None of the above

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Samiti and Sabha

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A. Samiti and Sabha šŸ“š Explanation: During the Early Vedic period, the 'Sabha' was a council of elders or nobles, while the 'Samiti' was a larger folk assembly. These bodies played a role in the political decision-making of the tribe. They checked the power of the King (Rajan) and discussed important tribal matters. This shows a form of primitive democratic governance in ancient Indian society.