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Caste System in India- Reading Comprehension
Caste System in India- Reading Comprehension
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How many castes were there in India?
1
2
4
3
2
Under India's current law, it is illegal to discriminate against an untouchable.
True
False
3
According to legends, Brahma created Vaishyas from his _____________.
Legs
Arms
Feet
Mouth
4
Which of the following about the "untouchables" is NOT true?
They couldn't eat meals from broken dishes.
They couldn't go to temples.
They couldn't drink from a public well.
They couldn't live in cities or villages.
5
Who introduced the caste system to India?
The Chinese
The Arabs
The British
The Aryans
6
Which of the following about ancient India's caste system is correct?
Priests were in a caste lower than rulers
Inter-caste marriages could never happen
Both Brahmins & Kshatriyas could teach Vedas
Vaishyas were twice-born
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The "untouchables" worked as servants, craftsmen, and laborers.
True
False
8
Which of the following colors would a Brahmin wear?
Yellow
Orange
White
Red
9
In ancient India, who were responsible for fending off intruders?
Untouchables
Brahmins
Shudras
Kshatryias
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In ancient India, who were responsible for exporting goods to other countries?
Kshatriyas
Shudras
Brahmins
Vaishyas
