Caste System Quiz

Which group is at the bottom of the caste hierarchy?

• Brahmins

• Kshatriyas

• Vaishyas

• Shudras

What is another name for the Dalits in the caste system?

• Brahmins

• Untouchables

• Kshatriyas

• Vaishyas

When can the origins of the caste system be traced back to?

• 1000 BCE

• 1500 BCE

• 2000 BCE

• 2500 BCE

What belief did the religious texts contribute to regarding the caste system?

• Caste was based on wealth

• Caste was determined by divine will

• Caste was based on education

• Caste was determined by personal choice

What is the main purpose of the caste system as mentioned in the text?

• To create a division of labor

• To promote equality

• To encourage education

• To increase wealth

What is the main responsibility of the Kshatriyas?

• Performing religious rituals

• Protecting the land and its people

• Managing the economy

• Cleaning and handling waste

Which group is traditionally associated with religious rituals and educating others?

• Brahmins

• Kshatriyas

• Vaishyas

• Shudras

What is the role of Vaishyas in the caste system?

• Performing labor and service jobs

• Protecting the land

• Managing the economy and agriculture

• Conducting religious rituals

What was the caste system initially meant to create?

• A division of wealth

• A division of labor

• A division of education

• A division of religion

Which group is responsible for religious rituals in the caste system?

• Brahmins

• Kshatriyas

• Vaishyas

• Shudras