alleryUnlike the four varṇas, how many jātis could there be?
AExactly twelve
BExactly sixteen
CExactly eight
DNo fixed limit
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. No fixed limit
The varṇas were fixed at four, but there was no restriction on the number of jātis, which grew with new groups and occupations.
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