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The staple food of the Vedic Aryans was
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- barley and rice
- milk and its products
- rice and pulses
- vegetables and fruits
- barley and rice
Correct Option: B
The Vedic economy revolved around cow and dairy products which is clear from the references found in the Rig Veda. The economy was primarily pastoral. The staple diet of the people was milk, ghee (clarified butter), vegetables, fruit and barley. On special occasions like a religious feast or the arrival of a guest, a more elaborate meal was organized.