WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following could people do only within their caste?
A
marry.
B
eat with.
C
be friends with.
D
all of the above.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The caste system divides Hindus into four main categories-Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and the Shudras.

Detailed explanation-2: -It helps in Socialization: Each caste has its own rules and regulations to control the behaviour of its members. Through these, caste can guide the individual behaviour. A caste introduces its members in the wider social circle.

Detailed explanation-3: -The caste system in India is based on the concept of graded inequality. It ascertains that some castes as upper castes and some other castes as lower castes. Q. On what basis was the caste system practised in India?

Detailed explanation-4: -Spiritual leaders and teachers were called Brahmins. Warriors and nobility were called Kshatriyas. Merchants and producers were called Vaishyas. Laborers were called Sudras.

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