Wealth Acquisition Methods in Ancient Indian Society
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What was the ideal order of the social categories according to Brahmanas?

  • Brahmanas, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Shudras (correct)
  • Shudras, Brahmanas, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas
  • Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Shudras, Brahmanas
  • Vaishyas, Shudras, Brahmanas, Kshatriyas

    • What was the main occupation assigned to Shudras in the varna system?

  • Engaging in agriculture, pastoralism, and trade
  • Serving the three higher varnas (correct)
  • Teaching the Vedas
  • Protecting people and administering justice

    • According to the Dharmasutras and Dharmashastras, what did Kshatriyas engage in?

  • Engaging in trade
  • Studying the Vedas
  • Performing sacrifices
  • Administering justice (correct)

    • How did Brahmanas attempt to enforce the norms of the varna system?

    <p>By asserting the divine origin of the varna order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary occupation of Vaishyas according to the Dharmasutras and Dharmashastras?

    <p>Engaging in trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group was placed at the bottom of the social order in the varna system?

    <p>Shudras</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Brahmanas claim about the varna order?

    <p>It was divinely ordained</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category was expected to study and teach the Vedas in the varna system?

    <p>Brahmanas</p> Signup and view all the answers

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