WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
According to the caste system, who is almost at the BOTTOM of the varnas (caste system) and what is their job?
A
Brahmin-priests & teachers
B
Brahmin-farmers & kings
C
Sudra-farm workers & servants
D
Sudra-priests & kings
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Shudra, also spelled Sudra, Sanskrit Śūdra, fourth and lowest of the traditional varnas, or social classes, of India, traditionally artisans and labourers.

Detailed explanation-2: -The traditional occupation of Shudra as described by Ghurye is agriculture, trade and crafts.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Sudras are the lowest rank of the Caste System. They are normally artisans and laborers. A large portion of this caste is a product of the mating of an upper caste and an Untouchable or a Sudra. Ancient texts support the claim that Sudras exist to serve the other three castes.

Detailed explanation-4: -: a Hindu of a lower caste traditionally assigned to menial occupations.

Detailed explanation-5: -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).

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