QUESTION 11
GS1
15 marks
What are the main features of Vedic society and religion? Do you think some of the features are still prevailing in Indian society?
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11 min
250 words
What the examiner wants
Describe the main features of Vedic society and religion, then show which ones still survive in Indian society.
DiscussExplain the different sides of the issue, use evidence, and finish with a balanced view.
Demand-wise check
- 1Society: tribal and pastoral early phase, varna, family, position of women≈65 words
- 2Religion: nature gods, yajna, hymns, later Upanishadic ideas≈65 words
- 3Features still prevailing: rituals, varna-caste, marriage rituals, Sanskrit chanting≈65 words
Open in about 30 words and close in about 30.
Answer plan
Early vs later VedicSocietyReligionContinuity todayConclusion
Where marks usually go
- Not separating early and later Vedic phases
- Skipping the second part on present-day relevance
Draw this
- Table: Vedic feature → present-day form
Value addition
- SourceThe Purusha Sukta in Rig Veda X.90 is the earliest mention of the four varnas.Rig Veda
- ExampleGayatri mantra and fire rituals at marriages continue from Vedic tradition.Vedic texts
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