Consider the following pairs:1. Gana - Military unit2. Grama - Villag...
1. Gana - Military unit: Correct. The term Gana referred to a military unit or group.
2. Grama - Village head: Incorrect. Grama referred to a smaller tribal unit, not specifically the village head.
3. Vidatha - Tribal assembly: Correct. Vidatha was a tribal assembly with multiple roles including religious and military functions.
4. Vashishta - Important functionary in Rig Vedic times: Correct. Vashishta was an important sage and functionary during the Rig Vedic period.
Consider the following pairs:1. Gana - Military unit2. Grama - Villag...
Understanding the Pairs
To determine how many pairs are correctly matched, we need to analyze each of the given pairs based on historical and cultural contexts from ancient India.
1. Gana - Military unit
- In ancient Indian society, particularly during the Vedic period, a "Gana" referred to a group or assembly. While it could have military implications, it primarily denoted a collective decision-making body rather than a strictly military unit. This pair is not correctly matched.
2. Grama - Village head
- "Grama" indeed refers to a village in ancient Indian context, and the head of the village was known as "Grama Pradhan" or "Grama Sreshtha." Thus, this pair is correctly matched.
3. Vidatha - Tribal assembly
- The term "Vidatha" refers to an assembly or council that was typically tribal in nature, where important decisions were made for the community. This pair is also correctly matched.
4. Vashishta - Important functionary in Rig Vedic times
- Vashishta was one of the prominent sages (rishis) in Rig Vedic literature, known for his contributions to Vedic hymns and rituals. He held a significant role, but referring to him as merely an "important functionary" may underplay his stature. This pair is somewhat ambiguous but can be considered correct in a broader context.
Conclusion
Based on the analysis:
- Only the second and third pairs are correctly matched (Grama and Vidatha).
- The fourth pair has a valid connection but can be debated.
- Therefore, the correct answer is "Only three pairs."
Thus, the answer is option 'C' - only three pairs are correctly matched.