Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Kinship, Caste and Class

Question:

Identify the meaning of the term Vamsha?

Options:

Kula

Janapada

Lineage

Village Kinfolk

Correct Answer:

Lineage

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Lineage

Sanskrit texts use the term kula to designate families and jnati for the larger network of kinfolk. The term vamsha is used for lineage.