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UPPSC 2011 GS-1 Ancient Indian History
Question

During the Rig Vedic period Niska was an ornament of

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Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Neck

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Neck”.
During the Rig Vedic period, the nishka was a throat ornament worn by both men and women.

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