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In which one among the following texts does the term kshetra-patni (‘mistress of the field’) originate?

(a)

Rigveda

(b)

Atharvaveda

(c)

Ashtadhyayi

(d)

Arthashastra

Correct Answer

B

Explanation

Microtheme: Vedic Culture —
4 questions asked in Prelims in the past.

  1. [2026] In which one among the following texts does the term kshetra-patni (‘mistress of the field’) originate?

    • (a) Rigveda
    • (b) Atharvaveda
    • (c) Ashtadhyayi
    • (d) Arthashastra
    Correct Answer: (B) Atharvaveda
  2. [2026] Consider the following statements about the Rigvedic period:
    I. Irrigation from wells allowed agriculture to expand away from flood plains and strips on river margins into the present Punjab and Haryana plains having underground water levels reasonably close to the surface.
    II. Draught-animal power was employed to draw up water out of the wells.
    Which of the following information support/supports the above statements ?
    1.There is evidence in the Rigveda of the use of ashma chakra (stone pulley wheel) and ahava (strapped wooden pails) to draw up water.
    2.Mention has been made in the Rigveda of the use of implements like parashu / kulisha (axe) and datra / sreni (sickle).
    3.There is a history of the use of ox, even before the Rigveda, for ploughing the land and pulling the carts.
    Select the answer using the code given below:

    • (a) 1 and 2 only
    • (b) 1, 2 and 3
    • (c) 1 and 3 only
    • (d) 3 only
    Correct Answer: (C) 1 and 3 only
  3. [2012] The religion of early Vedic Aryans was primarily of:

    • (a) Bhakti
    • (b) image worship and Yajnas
    • (c) worship of nature and Yajnas
    • (d) worship of nature and Bhakti
    Correct Answer: (C) worship of nature and Yajnas
  4. [2011] The “dharma” and “rita” depict a central idea of ancient Vedic civilization of India. In this context, consider the following statements:
    1. Dharma was a conception of obligations and of the discharge of one’s duties to oneself and to others.
    2. Rita was the fundamental moral law governing the functioning of the universe and all it contained.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    • (a) 1 only
    • (b) 2 only
    • (c) Both 1 and 2
    • (d) Neither 1 nor 2
    Correct Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2