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Question (31)

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Which statement best explains the relationship between varṇa and jāti?

(A) Both were identical concepts
(B) One was based on broader social categories and the other on occupational communities
(C) Both referred only to kingdoms
(D) Neither was connected to society

Correct Answer: B

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Question (32)

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A merchant community develops unique marriage customs different from other merchant groups. This is an example of:

(A) Formation of a sub-jāti
(B) Expansion of a kingdom
(C) Military organisation
(D) Religious conversion

Correct Answer: A

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Question (33)

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If every occupational group contributes its specialised skills to society, the likely result is:

(A) Better social functioning
(B) Elimination of professions
(C) Decline in economic activity
(D) End of cooperation

Correct Answer: A

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Question (34)

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Which observation would support the idea that the early varṇa–jāti system was flexible?

(A) Occupational changes occurred during emergencies
(B) No one ever changed occupations
(C) All occupations were banned
(D) Only one jāti existed

Correct Answer: A

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Question (35)

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Scholars broadly agree that compared to later periods, the varṇa–jāti system in earlier times was:

(A) More rigid
(B) More flexible
(C) Non-existent
(D) Entirely political

Correct Answer: B

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Question (36)

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During which period did the system become particularly more rigid according to many scholars?

(A) Harappan period
(B) Vedic period
(C) British rule in India
(D) Gupta period

Correct Answer: C

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Question (37)

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A student claims that every social system has only benefits and no drawbacks. Which feature of the varṇa–jāti system challenges this claim?

(A) Organisation of occupations
(B) Development of skills
(C) Possibility of inequalities and discrimination
(D) Stability in society

Correct Answer: C

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Question (38)

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Which example best illustrates the economic role of the varṇa–jāti system?

(A) Organising professions such as agriculture, trade and crafts
(B) Building fortifications only
(C) Conducting military campaigns only
(D) Writing royal decrees only

Correct Answer: A

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Question (39)

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A researcher finds evidence that occupational groups helped maintain continuity in production and services. This finding highlights:

(A) The organisational function of the system
(B) The decline of society
(C) The absence of skills
(D) Political centralisation alone

Correct Answer: A

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Question (40)

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Which conclusion is most consistent with the chapter’s discussion of the varṇa–jāti system?

(A) It remained unchanged throughout history
(B) It influenced Indian society deeply and evolved over time
(C) It affected only trade
(D) It existed only in cities

Correct Answer: B

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Question (31)

Which statement best explains the relationship between varṇa and jāti?

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Question (32)

A merchant community develops unique marriage customs different from other merchant groups. This is an example of:

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Question (33)

If every occupational group contributes its specialised skills to society, the likely result is:

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Question (34)

Which observation would support the idea that the early varṇa–jāti system was flexible?

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Question (35)

Scholars broadly agree that compared to later periods, the varṇa–jāti system in earlier times was:

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Question (36)

During which period did the system become particularly more rigid according to many scholars?

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Question (37)

A student claims that every social system has only benefits and no drawbacks. Which feature of the varṇa–jāti system challenges this claim?

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Question (38)

Which example best illustrates the economic role of the varṇa–jāti system?

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Question (39)

A researcher finds evidence that occupational groups helped maintain continuity in production and services. This finding highlights:

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Question (40)

Which conclusion is most consistent with the chapter’s discussion of the varṇa–jāti system?

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