Caste System in India
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What was the role of Brahmans in the caste system?

  • Performed tasks like cleaning drains and toilets
  • Most privileged caste (correct)
  • Made leather goods
  • Most underprivileged caste

    • Why were intercaste marriage and dining prohibited in the caste system?

  • To promote cultural exchange
  • To encourage unity among different castes
  • To maintain social hierarchy (correct)
  • To foster economic growth

    • What were some of the tasks performed by the outcastes in society?

  • Working as doctors
  • Leading religious ceremonies
  • Teaching in schools
  • Sweeping roads (correct)

    • What restricted a person from changing their social status in the caste system?

    <p>Occupation they were born into</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did people fear exclusion from their caste in the caste system?

    <p>It was considered worse than death</p> Signup and view all the answers

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