56. Which of the following was not a major occupation in the Later Vedic Age?
A) Agriculture
B) Trade
C) Industry
D) All of the above were major occupations in the Later Vedic Age
57. Which of the following was a significant feature of the Later Vedic Age economy?
A) The use of coins as currency
B) A barter system
C) The development of banks
D) All of the above
58. What is the name of the Later Vedic text that contains instructions for forest-dwelling hermits?
A) Brahmanas
B) Aranyakas
C) Samhitas
D) Upanishads
59. What is the name of the Later Vedic text that provides instructions for domestic ceremonies?
A) Brahmanas
B) Aranyakas
C) Samhitas
D) Upanishads
60. Which of the following social classes in the Later Vedic Age was responsible for warfare and protecting the kingdom?
A) Brahmins
B) Kshatriyas
C) Vaishyas
D) Sudras
