alleryIn early Rigvedic society, which two varnas existed?
AArya and dasa varnas
BBrahmin and Shudra
CVaishya and Kshatriya
DDwija and Antyaja
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Arya and dasa varnas
1. During the early Vedic period there were only arya varna and dasa varna.
2. The distinction originally arose from tribal divisions.
3. The four-fold varnas developed later, towards the end of the Atharvaveda period.
_Source: Wikipedia, Caste system in India, Early Vedic period (1500–1000 BCE)_
Keep practising Caste System in India
Browse all Caste System in India questions for CTET, or explore more Social Studies topics.
Related questions
Which language emerged from Sankaradeva's Assam writings, mixing medieval Maithili and AssUnder the four-fold hierarchy, in which category were the Malis placed?Who questioned colour-based varna by noting colours are seen among all varnas in the MahabWhat do Scheduled Castes officially refer to in India?What share of India's population did Dalits form in 2001?Which Government scheme gives incentives to inter-caste married couples?What share of reservation for Backward Classes followed the Mandal Commission in 1990?In which year was the Mandal Commission established?