Practice - Beyond the four varnas: Integration
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Practice Questions
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What are the four varnas in ancient Indian society?
💡 Hint: These are the main categories in the social system.
Explain the term 'untouchables'.
💡 Hint: They faced discrimination because of their occupations.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the term 'jati' refer to in ancient Indian society?
💡 Hint: Think of it as a layer beneath the varna system.
Are all practices of the 'untouchables' absolutely defined in Brahmanical texts?
💡 Hint: Consider the variations across different communities.
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Discuss how Ekalavya's story reflects contemporary issues in caste dynamics within Indian society.
💡 Hint: Relate historical narratives to modern socio-political discourse.
Evaluate the impact of Brahmanical prescriptions on regional variations in social practices.
💡 Hint: Consider examples from different parts of India.
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