Q. Consider the following elements of Rig Vedic polity:
- Kula
- Grama
- Vis
- Jana
Which of the following is the correct order in ascending size from smallest to largest?
Answer:
1, 2, 3, 4
Notes: In the Rig Vedic polity, the hierarchy of social units is as follows:
- Kula represents an individual family,
- Grama represents a village, composed of multiple families,
- Vis represent a clan, consisting of multiple villages or Gramas,
- Jana stands for people, which is made up of multiple Vis.
Thus, the correct order from smallest to largest is Kula, Grama, Vis, Jana. So, the correct option is 2 (1, 2, 3, 4).