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How many varnas were there, compared with the number of jatis?
AFour varnas, four jatis
BTwo varnas, many jatis
CMany varnas, four jatis
DFour varnas, many jatis
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Four varnas, many jatis
Varnas stayed at four while jatis kept multiplying with new social groups and occupations.
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