Q. The head of which of the following was supposed to be known as ganapati or jyeshtha?
(a) Family
(b) Tribe
(c) Tribal republic
(d) Sabha
Ans: (c) Tribal republic
Explanation: The head of the (c) Tribal republic was supposed to be known as ganapati or jyeshtha.
In the Vedic period, the ganapati or jyeshtha was the leader or head of a tribal republic. The ganapati held a position of authority and leadership within the tribe or clan, and they were responsible for making decisions, resolving disputes, and maintaining order within the community. They were regarded as the senior-most member or the chief of the tribal assembly, known as the Sabha.
