Question

The chief impact of Vedic culture on India History has been------.
A. The growth of Sanskrit.
B. The rise of an otherworldly outlook.
C. The progress of philosophy.
D. The consolidation of the caste system.

Answer 1

Hint:- During the early Vedic period, several developments also took place like- Education system was developed in forms of Gurukuls, women enjoy equal status, occupation like pottery, crafts.

Complete answer:
 The chief impact of Vedic culture on Indian history has been the consolidation of the caste system.
During ( 1500-1000 BC), the caste system was not rigid during the Early Vedic period but it took its form in hierarchical order.
But in the later Vedic period it became rigid.
The caste was divided in the hierarchical order or four fold Varna system.
The four Varna were:- Brahaman, khstriya, shudra, and vaishya.
Brahman was the dominant class in the society while the vaishya was the lowest status in the society, they had to face several disadvantages and disappointments, because of their lower caste. So, D is the correct answer

Hence, answer D is the right option.

Note: The caste system was not only just important in the early Vedic period but there were other developments that also took place- The education system was developed in the forms of Gurukuls, women enjoy equal status, occupations like pottery, crafts.
They were also there and trade and domestication were also included in their economy.
Society was patriarchal in nature where the head of the family was always men known as Griyhapati.