Practice Al-Biruni’s description of the caste system - 1.4.2 | 1. THROUGH THE EYES OF TRAVELLERS PERCEPTIONS OF SOCIETY (C. TENTH TO SEVENTEENTH CENTURY) | CBSE 12 History - 2
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Question 1

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What are the four main castes in the caste system?

💡 Hint: Think about the roles they play in society.

Question 2

Easy

Who was Al-Biruni?

💡 Hint: He traveled to India in the 11th century.

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Question 1

What are the four major castes identified by Al-Biruni?

  • Brahmanas
  • Kshatriyas
  • Vaishyas
  • Shudras
  • Kings
  • Priests
  • Farmers
  • Artisans
  • Warriors
  • Merchants
  • Laborers
  • Scholars

💡 Hint: Consider the roles each caste plays in society.

Question 2

True or False: Al-Biruni believed that social pollution was a natural law.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how he views the interconnectedness of life.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Evaluate how Al-Biruni's view of social categories might influence modern understanding of class and social mobility in India.

💡 Hint: Consider historical versus contemporary movements in India.

Question 2

Critically analyze the implications of Al-Biruni’s rejection of pollution concepts for caste identities in contemporary society.

💡 Hint: Look at current social movements focused on equality.

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