SSC MTS EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -Political Theory Dr. Ghurye states, “Caste is a Brahminic child of Indo-Aryan culture cradled in the land of the Ganges and then transferred to other parts of India.” The Brahmins even added the concept of spiritual merit of the king, through the priest or purohit in order to get the support of the ruler of the land.

Detailed explanation-2: -General Category in the Indian context means the caste of people who have been historically strong in terms of opportunities, wealth, etc. The general category does not simply include Brahmins but also includes Kshatriya sub casts (Rajput, etc.) as well as Vaishya sub castes (marwaris, etc.)

Detailed explanation-3: -The major branches of Kshatriya varna are Chandravanshi, claiming descent from Chandra, Suryavanshi, claiming direct descent from Ramachandra and descent from Surya, Agnivanshi, claiming descent from Agni, and Nagavanshi claiming descent from the Nāgas. The Suryavanshi lineage claim descent from Surya-god of the sun.