GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

WORLD HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which lists the castes in order from highest to lowest?
A
Brahmins, Vaisyas, Sudra, Kshatriyas, Dalits
B
Sudra, Brahmins, Dalits, Vaisyas, Kshatriyas
C
Vaiyas, Sudra, Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Dalits
D
Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaisyas, Sudra, Dalits
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -IN PRACTICE, HOWEVER, THERE HAVE ALWAYS BEEN MANY SUBDIVISIONS (J’ATIS) OF THESE CASTES. THERE ARE FIVE DIFFERENT LEVELS IN THE INDIAN CASTE SYSTEM:-BRAHMAN, KSHATRIYA, VAISHYA, SHRUJRA, AND, HARIJANS.

Detailed explanation-3: -Traditionally, Brahmins are accorded the highest ritual status of the four social classes.

Detailed explanation-4: -Kshatriyas: Second Highest of the Four Varnas Kshatriyas, it is written, come from the arms of Purush, and they are considered to be the second highest caste in the varna system or the second social classes. Kshatriyas exercise temporal authority and power and their main occupations are warriors and rulers.

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