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UPPSC 2015 GS-I Ancient Indian History
Question

In the early Rigvedic period, what was considered to be the most valuable property?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Cow

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Cow”.
In the early Rigvedic period, cow was considered to be the most valuable property.

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