The terms used for cereals in the Rig Veda are
- A. Godhuma and Vrihi
- B. Yava and Dhanya ✓
- C. Tila and Khala
- D. Priyangu and Shyamaka
Correct Answer: B. Yava and Dhanya
Explanation
The Rig Veda mentions Yava (barley) and Dhanya (grain/cereals in a broader sense). Barley was the staple crop during the Rigvedic period.
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