Q. With regard to the position of woman during the Vedic age, which one of the following statements is not true?
(a) Women enjoyed an honourable position
(b) Women took part in religious deliberation during the early Vedic period
(c) The practice of ‘sati’ was unknown during the early Vedic period
(d) The birth of girl was looked down upon during the early vedic period
Ans: (d) The birth of girl was looked down upon during the early vedic period
Explanation: The correct answer is (d) The birth of a girl was looked down upon during the early Vedic period.
In the Vedic age, the birth of a girl was not looked down upon. Women enjoyed a relatively honorable position in the society, although there were certain restrictions and gender roles assigned to them. They had the right to participate in religious deliberations and ceremonies during the early Vedic period. The practice of “sati” (a widow immolating herself on her husband’s funeral pyre) is believed to have emerged in later periods and was not prevalent during the early Vedic period.
It is important to note that the status and roles of women varied across different social and economic contexts during the Vedic age. While they had some rights and responsibilities, there were also instances of patriarchal norms and practices that restricted their autonomy and opportunities.
