AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -THERE ARE FIVE DIFFERENT LEVELS IN THE INDIAN CASTE SYSTEM:-BRAHMAN, KSHATRIYA, VAISHYA, SHRUJRA, AND, HARIJANS. NO COMMONLY APPROVED ORIGIN/HISTORY THAT EXPLAINS THE FORMATION OF INDIAN CASTE SYSTEM. COMMON BELIEF: THE CASTE SYSTEM WAS FORMED DURING THE PERIOD OF MIGRATION OF INDO-ARYANS TO THE INDIAN SUBCONTINENT.

Detailed explanation-2: -The caste system divides Hindus into four main categories-Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and the Shudras.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -Caste hierarchy means a class structure that is determined by the birth. Under this caste hierarchy, some castes are placed at the top and some are at the bottom. In Hinduism, Brahmins are placed at the top and shudras are at the bottom.