The Vedic term vrihi stands for

A)
Barley
B)
Cotton
C)
Rice
D)
Wheat

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Rice



The word dhana, which, in Bengal at least, now means paddy or rice, implies in the Rig-Veda fried barley, which was used as food and offered to the gods. There is no allusion to rice (vrihi) in the Rig-Veda.

Published On : June 23, 2021
Category : Indian History