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CDS 2025 · PYQ · Ancient India / Vedic Period · hard

In the Rig Veda Samhita, use of the terms ishukrit and isukara referred to the maker of :

Answer

The correct answer is A: Arrows. In the Rig Veda Samhita, the terms 'ishukrit' and 'isukara' refer to the maker of arrows (fletcher). The Sanskrit root 'ishu' means arrow, and these terms describe the artisans specialised in producing arrows for warfare and hunting.

  1. A.Arrows✓ Correct
  2. B.Swords
  3. C.Vajra (Thunderbolt)
  4. D.Maces

Explanation

In the Rig Veda Samhita, the terms 'ishukrit' and 'isukara' refer to the maker of arrows (fletcher). The Sanskrit root 'ishu' means arrow, and these terms describe the artisans specialised in producing arrows for warfare and hunting. The mention of such specialised craftsmen in the Rig Veda indicates the existence of occupational specialisation in Vedic society.
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