Kinship caste and class 3.2

Which hymb from the Rigveda is cited as evidence of of caste system being a divine order

• Vinay sukta

• Purusha sukta

• Nilambari sukta

• Hridaya sukta

What was the ideal occupation for the brahmanas according to the dharmasutras and dharmashastras

• Trade

• Protection of the people

• Teaching Vedas and performing sacrifices

• Engagement in agriculture

Which among the following was a method used by the Brahmins to assert that the varna order needed to be followed.

• Asserted that the varna order was of divine origin

• Advised King's to ensure that the varna system was followed within the kingdom

• Persuade people that their status was determined by birth

• All of the above

Identify the incorrect pairs

• Brahmana- mouth

• Kshatriya - thigh

• Vaishyas - arms

• Shudras - feet

Which community did Ekalavya belong to

• Nishada

• Chandala

• Mallika

• Malichha

Which among the following dynasties were brahmins by origin

• Shakas

• Mauryas

• Shungas

• Kanvas

Which ruler rebuilt Sudarshana lake in the second century CE

• Rudradaman

• Gotamiputa siri satakani

• Kushara

• Malinga

The number of Varna was fixed at 4 there was no restriction on the number of Jatis

• True

• False

Jatis which shared a common occupation or professional were sometimes organised into Shrenis or guilds

• True

• False

Name the son of hidimba and bhima

• Ghatotkacha

• Hidimb

• Bhimaeaya

• Bhimaraya