The Rigvedic people subsisted on agriculture.

Question

State your opinion:

The Rigvedic people subsisted on agriculture.

Answer 1

• The Rigvedic tribal settlements have been mentioned as ‘Krishtya’ in the Rigveda. ‘Krish’ means ploughing. 
• Hence the people who ploughed and also their settlements were mentioned as ‘Krishtya’. 
• The importance of agriculture is clearly emphasised in the 10th mandala of Rigveda. 
• It states that for the farmer his ploughshare is the means of obtaining.