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Q. Consider the following elements of Rig Vedic polity:
  1. Kula
  2. Grama
  3. Vis
  4. 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:
  1. Kula represents an individual family,
  2. Grama represents a village, composed of multiple families,
  3. Vis represent a clan, consisting of multiple villages or Gramas,
  4. 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).
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