Practice Beyond The Four Varnas: Integration (3.3.4) - KINSHIP, CASTE AND CLASS EARLY SOCIETIES (с. 600 BCE-600 CЕ)

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Question 1.
What are the four varnas in ancient Indian society?
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These are the main categories in the social system.
Question 2.
Explain the term 'untouchables'.
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They faced discrimination because of their occupations.
3Question 3.
What does the term 'jati' refer to in ancient Indian society?
- A caste system.
- A sub-caste or social group.
- A religious order.
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Think of it as a layer beneath the varna system.
4Question 4.
Are all practices of the 'untouchables' absolutely defined in Brahmanical texts?
- True
- False
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Consider the variations across different communities.
Question 5.
Discuss how Ekalavya's story reflects contemporary issues in caste dynamics within Indian society.
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Relate historical narratives to modern socio-political discourse.
Question 6.
Evaluate the impact of Brahmanical prescriptions on regional variations in social practices.
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Consider examples from different parts of India.

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