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The main basis of the Rigvedic Aryan economy was —

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Rigvedic economy was predominantly pastoral, and cattle represented its principal form of wealth. Agriculture was known and practiced, but it became more extensive and central during Later Vedic period.

ATrade
BPastoralism (cattle rearing)
CAgriculture
DIndustry
Correct Answer: Pastoralism (cattle rearing)Your Answer: B

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The Rigvedic economy was predominantly pastoral, and cattle represented its principal form of wealth. Agriculture was known and practiced, but it became more extensive and central during the Later Vedic period.

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