The following item consist of two statements, Statement I and Statement II. Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer using the code given below: [CDS 2017 (II)] **Statement I:** The early Aryans, who were essentially pastoral, did not develop any political structure which could measure up to a state in either ancient or modern sense. **Statement II:** Kingship was the same as tribal chief ship; the term Rajan being used for tribal chief who was primarily a military leader and who ruled over his people and not over any specified area.
A. Both the statements are individually true and statement II is the correct explanation of statement I
B. Both the statements are individually true, but statement II is not the correct explanation of statement I
C. Statement I is true, but statement II is false
D. Statement I is false, but statement II is true
Answer: Both the statements are individually true and statement II is the correct explanation of statement I
Option a is the correct answer.
Statement I is correct- The early Aryans, during the Vedic period in ancient India, were primarily pastoral and nomadic in nature. They did not establish complex political structures resembling a state, as seen in ancient or modern contexts. Instead, their social and political organization revolved around kinship ties, tribal groups, and a decentralized system.
Statement II is correct- In the early Aryan society, kingship was often synonymous with tribal chieftainship. The term "Rajan" was used to refer to the tribal chief who held authority over his people. The chief's power primarily stemmed from being a military leader rather than from governing over a specific territorial area. The king's role was to protect and lead his tribe, maintain order, and resolve disputes within the tribal community.