RELIGIONS
HINDUISM
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Question
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When a society is divided into groups and people born into the group is assigned a job, that is known as the ____
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Ramayana
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Caste System
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Vedas
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Hindu law
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Varna, as mentioned in ancient Hindu texts, describes society as divided into four categories: Brahmins (scholars and yajna priests), Kshatriyas (rulers and warriors), Vaishyas (farmers, merchants and artisans) and Shudras (workmen/service providers).
Detailed explanation-2: -The caste system, as it actually works in India is called jati. The term jati appears in almost all Indian languages and is related to the idea of lineage or kinship group.
Detailed explanation-3: -A Caste System divided Indian society into groups based on their birth, wealth, or occupation.
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