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

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

Answer: (D)

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.