Kshetra-patni in Atharvaveda | Vedic Literature | UPSC Prelims 2026 PYQ #upsc #upscpreparation

Where does kshetra-patni, the mistress of the field, appear? This UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 lesson explains why Atharvaveda is the answer and how it differs from Rigvedic Kshetrapati. Question & Explanation We read the four options and identify the exact feminine expression the question asks about. The correct option is B, Atharvaveda; Rigvedic Kshetrapati refers to the field lord. Topic Essentials Review Samaveda and melodic chanting, Yajurveda and ritual formulas, agriculture across Early and Later Vedic periods, and Sita as the personified furrow. Revision Practice Test five statements on the Vedas, Vedic agriculture and Sita. Pause at each countdown before hearing the explanation. Subscribe For more previous-year question lessons, subscribe to the channel and turn on the bell. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:23 Kshetra-patni: question and answer 02:47 Vedic literature essentials 04:25 Five revision statements 05:54 Closing #UPSCPrelims #VedicLiterature