Question

The Rigveda reference to the panchajanah, the ‘Five peoples’, is to:

A Yadu-Turvasha, Anu-Druhyu, the Puru-Bharatas.
B Anu Druhyu, Gotamas, Puru, Bharatas.
C Yadu-Turvasa, Gotama, Kurus and Purus
D Puru-Bharatas, Kurus, Gotama and the Anus

Answer & Explanation

Answer: [A]

The Rigveda reference to the panchajanah, the 'Five peoples', is to the option Yadu-Turvasha, Anu-Druhyu, the Puru-Bharatas.

The Rigveda mentions these five peoples as distinct groups or lineages within the ancient Vedic society. They are often referred to in the context of rituals, social interactions, and genealogies mentioned in the Rigvedic hymns.