Question 1

--------------- is a form of social stratification.&#10;A)gende&#10;B)wealth&#10;C)caste&#10;D)government

Accepted Answer

Caste is a traditional form of social stratification found in some societies, particularly in India, where people are divided into hierarchical groups based on their birth.

Question 2

Caste system has -------------- significance in India.&#10;A)economic&#10;B)spiritual&#10;C)natural&#10;D)none of these

Accepted Answer

The caste system in India has significant economic implications, influencing job opportunities, social mobility, and access to resources.

Question 3

Modern India Caste system based on ------------------- called Jati and Varna.&#10;A)political grouping&#10;B)social grouping&#10;C)economic grouping&#10;D)language grouping

Accepted Answer

The caste system in modern India is based on social grouping, where society is divided into various castes referred to as Jati, and broader categories known as Varna.

Question 4

In ancient India Varnas are divided into:&#10;A)three&#10;B)six&#10;C)seven&#10;D)four

Accepted Answer

In ancient India, society was divided into four Varnas: Brahmins (priests and teachers), Kshatriyas (warriors and rulers), Vaishyas (traders and agriculturists), and Shudras (service providers and artisans).

Question 5

Jati is a--------------- division.&#10;A)theoretical&#10;B)practical&#10;C)natural&#10;D)none of these

Accepted Answer

Jati refers to a practical division based on social and occupational criteria in many societies, particularly in the context of the Indian caste system.

Question 6

Jati the term refers to:&#10;A)life&#10;B)power&#10;C)birth&#10;D)wealth

Accepted Answer

Jati is a term used in Indian culture that refers to birth, specifically in the context of one's birth group or caste in the traditional caste system.

Question 7

Varna may be translated as:&#10;A)class&#10;B)caste&#10;C)society&#10;D)power

Accepted Answer

Varna is a Sanskrit term that refers to the classification of society into four classes in ancient Indian texts.

Question 8

Jati may be translated as:&#10;A)class&#10;B)society&#10;C)power&#10;D)caste

Accepted Answer

Jati is a term used in Indian society that translates most closely to "caste," referring to the traditional division of society into hierarchical social classes.

Question 9

Varna is a------------------ division.&#10;A)theoretical&#10;B)practical&#10;C)natural&#10;D)none of these

Accepted Answer

Varna is considered a theoretical division in the context of Hindu society, where it categorizes society into four main groups based on occupation and duty, rather than practical or natural divisions.

Question 10

------------------ is a conceptual classification based on occupation.&#10;A)jati&#10;B)religion&#10;C)varna&#10;D)varga

Accepted Answer

Varna is a conceptual classification in Hindu society that categorizes individuals based on their occupation and duties. It is part of the broader caste system but is more specifically related to the theoretical division of society into four main categories: Brahmins (priests and teachers), Kshatriyas (warriors and rulers), Vaishyas (traders and agriculturists), and Shudras (laborers and service providers).

Question 11

In Vedic society --------------- excluded from Varna system.&#10;A)shudras&#10;B)vaisyas&#10;C)untouchables&#10;D)warriors

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The answer of In Vedic society --------------- excluded from Varna...

Question 12

Casta means:&#10;A)race&#10;B)birth&#10;C)origin&#10;D)community

Accepted Answer

The answer of Casta means:&#10;A)race&#10;B)birth&#10;C)origin&#10;D)community...

Question 13

Varna means:&#10;A)birth&#10;B)colour&#10;C)religion&#10;D)community

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The answer of Varna means:&#10;A)birth&#10;B)colour&#10;C)religion&#10;D)community...

Question 14

Varna theory cited in Indian ancient Law book :&#10;A)ramayana&#10;B)gita&#10;C)manusmriti&#10;D)purana

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The answer of Varna theory cited in Indian ancient Law...

Question 15

----------------of Rigveda refers Varna system.&#10;A)bhumi sukta&#10;B)kaivalya sukta&#10;C)adhi sukta&#10;D)purusa sukta

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The answer of ----------------of Rigveda refers Varna system.&#10;A)bhumi sukta&#10;B)kaivalya sukta&#10;C)adhi...

Question 16

According to Sosan Bayly, -------------- helped to elevate Brahmins in the social hierarchy.&#10;A)rigveda&#10;B)manusmriti&#10;C)gita&#10;D)ramayana

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The answer of According to Sosan Bayly, -------------- helped to...

Question 17

According to some historians -------------------------- never mentioned the concept of untouchablity.&#10;A)vedic texts&#10;B)manusriti&#10;C)gita&#10;D)post vedic texts

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The answer of According to some historians -------------------------- never mentioned...

Question 18

Post Vedic texts, particularly --------------- mentions out casts.&#10;A)manusmriti&#10;B)purusa sukta&#10;C)bhumi sukta&#10;D)gita

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The answer of Post Vedic texts, particularly --------------- mentions out...

Question 19

--------------------is the testimony to prevalence caste system in Rigvedic system.&#10;A)manusmriti&#10;B)gita&#10;C)bhumi sukta&#10;D)purusa sukta

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The answer of --------------------is the testimony to prevalence caste system...

Question 20

According to the verse IV-78 of Manusmriti a Shudra is unfit to receive:&#10;A)wealth&#10;B)education&#10;C)property&#10;D)service

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The answer of According to the verse IV-78 of Manusmriti...

Question 21

Jati Mimamsa is also known as:&#10;A)analysis of caste&#10;B)description of caste&#10;C)text of case analysis&#10;D)critique of caste

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The answer of Jati Mimamsa is also known as:&#10;A)analysis of...

Question 22

Guru described the verse 'Manushynam Manushthavam, Jathir Gothvam Gvam Yatha' in his work titled:&#10;A)jati yoga&#10;B)jati nirnayam&#10;C)jati vishesha&#10;D)jati lakshnam

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The answer of Guru described the verse 'Manushynam Manushthavam, Jathir...

Question 23

The verse 'Oru Jati Oru Mtam, Oru Daivam Manuhynu' is described in:&#10;A)jati yoga&#10;B)jati mimamsa&#10;C)jati vishesha&#10;D)jati lakshnam

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The answer of The verse 'Oru Jati Oru Mtam, Oru...

Question 24

'Where is difference then in caste as between man and man?' Guru describes this verse in :&#10;A)jati yoga&#10;B)jati nirnayam&#10;C)jati vishesha&#10;D)jati lakshnam

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The answer of 'Where is difference then in caste as...

Question 25

&#34;Ask not, say not, think not caste&#34; Who said this statement?&#10;A)chatambi swamikal&#10;B)ambedkar&#10;C)kumaranasan&#10;D)sree narayana

Accepted Answer

The answer of &#34;Ask not, say not, think not caste&#34;...

Deck 1: Understanding Caste System in India