1.
In which one among the following texts does the term kshetra-patni ('mistress of the field') originate?
A
Rigveda
B
Atharvaveda
C
Ashtadhyayi
D
Arthashastra
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Correct Answer: B — Atharvaveda
Explanation:
The term kshetra-patni is placed in the Atharvavedic agrarian and ritual layer. It is distinct from the Rigvedic Kshetrapati, which is a separate figure. Therefore the feminine agrarian expression is linked to the Atharvaveda, not the Rigveda, Ashtadhyayi, or Arthashastra.