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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The academic and priest class of the caste system is known as the ____
A
Kshatriya
B
Sudra
C
Brahmin
D
Pariah
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Brahmin (/ˈbrɑːmɪn/; Sanskrit: , romanized: brāhmaṇa) is a varna as well as a caste within Hindu society. In the Vedic-and post-Vedic Indian subcontinent, Brahmins were designated as the priestly class, serving as priests (purohit, pandit, or pujari) and spiritual teachers (guru or acharya).

Detailed explanation-2: -There are four castes in Hindu religion arranged in a hierarchy. The highest caste is Brahman, and they are the priest caste of Hinduism. After them are the Kshatria, who are the warrior castes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Brahmins are the highest ranking caste group and are the top of the varna system above Kshatriyas, Vaisyas and Sudras. Brahmins have traditionally been priests, either in temples or to particular families and have traditionally been better educated, held high positions and had land and money.

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