Question

Vedic society as divided on the basis of

Answer 1

Vedic Society was divided on the basis of Purusharthas [ Varna system]

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Vedic period came into existence after the end of Indus Valley Civilization.

• This period was known as Vedic because, the four Vedas were composed during this period.

• In this period, the Aryans came to India which led to a new era.

• The four Vedas were Rig Veda, Sama Veda, Yajur Veda and Atharvana Veda.

• The 10 mandala of Rig Veda discusses about the Purusharthas.

• The society was clearly divided into four Varnas [ four fold varna system].

• The four Varnas were Brahmana, Kshatriya, Vaishya and Shudras.

Answer 2

Answer:

The society was clearly divided into four Varnas.. There are 4 varnas:

1)Brahmana

2)Kshatriya

3)Vaishya and

4)Shudras