{"id":142160,"date":"2023-06-13T14:58:16","date_gmt":"2023-06-13T09:28:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/?p=142160"},"modified":"2023-06-13T14:58:16","modified_gmt":"2023-06-13T09:28:16","slug":"during-the-rigvedic-period-niska-was-an-ornament-of","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/during-the-rigvedic-period-niska-was-an-ornament-of\/","title":{"rendered":"During the Rigvedic period, \u2018Niska\u2019 was an ornament of"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Q. During the Rigvedic period, \u2018Niska\u2019 was an ornament of :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Ear<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Neck<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Arm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Wrist<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ans: (b) Neck<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explanation: During the Rigvedic period, &#8216;Niska&#8217; was an ornament worn around the (b) neck. The Rigveda mentions the use of various ornaments and jewelry, and the &#8216;Niska&#8217; specifically refers to a necklace or collar worn around the neck. 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