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Which varna was expected to take up agriculture, pastoralism and trade?
ABrahmanas
BKshatriyas
CVaishyas
DShudras
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Vaishyas
Vaishyas were assigned farming, herding and trade along with study and sacrifice.
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