Which of the following terms describe the meaning of the term ‘Aryan’?

• A. Nomadic people
• B. A hereditary caste
• C. A superior race
• D. An ethnic group

Answer: (C)

The term ‘Aryan’ means ‘noble’. It was used as a self designation by Indo-Iranian people. It was used in vedic period i India as an ethnic label for themselves as well as to refer noble class.