Consider the following statements regarding Early Vedic and Later Vedic society:
1. In Early Vedic society, Jana referred to a tribal community, whereas in Later Vedic society, Janapadas emerged as territorial states.
2. The caste system in Early Vedic society was more flexible, but in Later Vedic society, varna distinctions became rigid, with Brahmins and Kshatriyas gaining dominance.
3. Women in the Later Vedic period had more rights in education and religious rituals compared to the Early Vedic period.
4. Early Vedic society was highly hierarchical, whereas Later Vedic society moved towards a more egalitarian social order.
Which of the above statements are correct?
1
Only 1 and 2
2
Only 1, 2, and 3
3
Only 2 and 3
4
Only 2, 3, and 4