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

UPSC 2026 Question

In which one among the following texts does the term kshetra-patni ('mistress of the field') originate?

  • A. Rigvedaa
  • B. Atharvaveda
  • C. Ashtadhyayi
  • D. Arthashastra
Correct Answer: Option A