Which among the following was NOT a part of the three sections of the Rigvedic tribe?

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Step 1: Recall the Rigvedic tribal division.

- The Rigvedic society is traditionally described as having $3$ broad groups: priests (Brahmanas), warriors (Kshatriyas) and the common people/farmers/merchants (Vaishyas).

Step 2: Match the options to these groups.

- (2) Priests — corresponds to Brahmanas (included).
- (4) Warriors — corresponds to Kshatriyas (included).
- (3) Ordinary people — corresponds to Vaishyas/commoners (included).
- (1) Craftsman — artisans or specialized craftsmen were not counted among the core threefold division in the Rigvedic period; craftsmen/servile classes are associated later or outside the primary three categories.

Conclusion: "Craftsman" (option (1)) was NOT part of the three sections of the Rigvedic tribe.

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