AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Long ago, Indian society was divided into different groups based on occupation, known as Varnas . This division of society into different castes lead to caste oppression. It is one of the most dominant reasons for inequality and discrimination in India.

Detailed explanation-2: -It is referred to frequently in the ancient Indian texts. The four classes were the Brahmins (priestly people), the Kshatriyas (rulers, administrators and warriors; also called Rajanyas), the Vaishyas (artisans, merchants, tradesmen and farmers), and Shudras (labouring classes).

Detailed explanation-3: -The caste system divides Hindus into four main categories-Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and the Shudras. Many believe that the groups originated from Brahma, the Hindu God of creation.

Detailed explanation-4: -The caste system divided Indian society into groups based on a person’s birth, wealth, or occupation. A group within Indian society that did not belong to any caste. They could only hold certain, often unpleasant jobs.

Detailed explanation-5: -According to an ancient text known as the Rigveda, the division of Indian society was based on Brahma’s divine manifestation of four groups. Priests and teachers were cast from his mouth, rulers and warriors from his arms, merchants and traders from his thighs, and workers and peasants from his feet.