HISTORY
ANCIENT INDIA
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Question
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It is the name of the Indian social structure.
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It is held together by their religious beliefs of one’s self-reliance for salvation.
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The belief in reincarnation and karma made society conform to its boundaries.
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Members were able to move up in rank and socialize with others from different backgrounds.
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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: -The caste system is not an example of diversity. In fact it creates a situation of discrimination on the basis of caste. It divides people into an upper and lower caste.
Detailed explanation-3: -Solution: The above statement is true. Caste inequalities are still prevalent in India.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Indian society is divided into various sects and classes. This is because of the caste system which is prevalent in the country. The roots of the caste system go back to the ancient Vedas dividing people on the basis of varna or occupation.