WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which Vedic assembly was primarily composed of tribal elders and elites?

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

Answer options

  1. Vidatha
  2. Samiti
  3. Sabha
  4. Gana

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Sabha

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Sabha šŸ“š Explanation: The Sabha was a smaller, more exclusive assembly in the Early Vedic period, consisting of the elders and prominent men of the tribe. In contrast, the Samiti was a larger folk assembly where the general population participated in tribal matters. Both bodies played a significant role in advising the Rajan and limiting his absolute power.