Condition of Women in Ancient India

What was the condition of women in ancient India according to the passage?

• Women were always revered and had high social status.

• Women always faced severe restrictions and had low social status.

• The condition of women varied greatly depending on the time period and region.

• Women were never allowed to participate in religious ceremonies.

What practice became more common as the status of women began to decline in ancient India?

• Women choosing their own husbands

• Women participating in religious ceremonies

• Child marriage

• Women having a say in family matters

During which period did women in ancient India have access to education and could participate in religious ceremonies?

• Medieval period

• Vedic period

• Modern period

• Colonial period

What was one of the freedoms enjoyed by women during the Vedic period?

• They could vote in elections.

• They could choose their own husbands.

• They could own property.

• They could travel freely.

What is crucial for appreciating the progress and challenges faced by women in modern India?

• Understanding the religious texts of ancient India

• Understanding the complex history of women's condition in ancient India

• Understanding the political changes in ancient India

• Understanding the domestic roles of women in ancient India