Question

In the Rigveda, there is a mention of _______ as local self - units.
1. Samiti
2. Sabha
3. Vidhata
4. All of the above

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : All of the above

The correct answer is All of the above.

• In the Rigveda, there is a mention of Sabha, Samiti, and Vidatha as local self-units.
• These were the democratic bodies at the local level.
• The king used to get the approval of these bodies regarding certain functions and decisions.
• Local Self Government is the management of local affairs by such local bodies who have been elected by the local people.

• The Rigveda is an ancient Indian collection of Vedic Sanskrit hymns.
• It is one of the four sacred canonical texts of Hinduism known as the Vedas.
• The most important deities of the Rigveda were in fact Indra, Agni, and Soma. 
• The texts which make up the Four Vedas are:
  1. Rig Veda.
  2. Sama Veda.
  3. Yajur Veda.
  4. Atharva Veda.