Caste System
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Q. The caste system led to the rise of a mythical genealogy, an account that talks about the historical development and origin of a system.
- True
- False
Q. The castes in South India were broadly classified into two main occupational castes. They were and Valankai.
- Brahmankai
- Malankai
- Idankai
Q. In Tamil Nadu, the Bhakti Movement emerged in the form of ___________.
- Virasaivas
- Varkarisampradaya
- Saivasiddhanta
- Vaishnavasiddhanta
Q. People who were engaged in trade and handicrafts belonged to Valankai castes.
- True
- False
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Q. The castes in South India were broadly classified into two main occupational castes. They were and Valankai.
- Brahmankai
- Malankai
- Idankai
Q. Given below are two statements on the South Indian caste systems in Medieval India. Read the statements and mark the most suitable option below:
Statement 1: Peasants and Craftsmans belonged to Valankai castes.
Statement 2: Traders belonged to Idankai caste.
Statement 1: Peasants and Craftsmans belonged to Valankai castes.
Statement 2: Traders belonged to Idankai caste.
- Both statements 1 and 2 are true.
- Both statements 1 and 2 are false.
- Only statement 1 is true.
- Only statement 2 is true.
Q. Which of the following statement(s) is/are not true regarding the Bhakti movement?
- Many people were denied various social rights and privileges based on their Jatis.
- The Bhakti movement supported the caste system.
- The Indian society was divided into a four-fold hierarchy based on the varna system.
- With the introduction of the Bhakti Movement, people started questioning the orthodox religious practices.