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HINDUISM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which word refers to a person’s duty based on their age, gender, and caste.
A
kharma
B
dharma
C
ahisma
D
moksha
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Varna . An important idea that developed in classical Hinduism is that dharma refers especially to a person’s responsibility regarding class (varna) and stage of life (ashrama). This is called varnashrama-dharma.

Detailed explanation-2: -Dharma is a concept of social order and duty that sustains the whole universe. A person’s placement in a caste (varna) and birth group (jati) is one element of dharma. Jati is historically also used to determine social interactions and marriages, as dharma guides every aspect of daily life.

Detailed explanation-3: -In Hinduism, dharma is the religious and moral law governing individual conduct and is one of the four ends of life.

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