16. What was the name of the highest Varna during the Later Vedic period?
a) Shudra
b) Vaishya
c) Kshatriya
d) Brahmin
Answer: d) Brahmin
17. Which of the following was not a duty of the Kshatriyas during the Later Vedic period?
a) Administration
b) Protection
c) Agriculture
d) Warfare
Answer: c) Agriculture
18. Which of the following was not a duty of the Vaishyas during the Later Vedic period?
a) Agriculture
b) Trade
c) Crafts
d) Administration
Answer: d) Administration
19. What was the name of the cattle that were used as currency during the Later Vedic period?
a) Goma
b) Gavya
c) Gomutra
d) Ghee
Answer: b) Gavya
20. Which of the following was not a part of the system of barter during the Later Vedic period?
a) Cattle
b) Grains
c) Textiles
d) Gold coins
Answer: d) Gold coins
