SSC
WORLD HISTORY
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Question
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Which lists the castes in order from highest to lowest?
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Brahmins, Vaisyas, Sudra, Kshatriyas, Dalits
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Sudra, Brahmins, Dalits, Vaisyas, Kshatriyas
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Vaiyas, Sudra, Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Dalits
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Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaisyas, Sudra, Dalits
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -At the top of the hierarchy were the Brahmins who were mainly teachers and intellectuals and came from Brahma’s head. Kshatriyas, or the warriors and rulers, came from his arms. Vaishyas, or the traders, were created from his thighs. At the bottom were the Shudras, who came from Brahma’s feet.
Detailed explanation-2: -Brahmins: Vedic scholars, priests or teachers. Kshatriyas: Rulers, administrators or warriors. Vaishyas: Agriculturalists, farmers or merchants. Shudras: Artisans, laborers or servants.
Detailed explanation-3: -Traditionally, Brahmins are accorded the highest ritual status of the four social classes.
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