Question

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.

• A. Both statements 1 and 2 are true.
• B. Both statements 1 and 2 are false.
• C. Only statement 1 is true.
• D. Only statement 2 is true.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Only statement 2 is true.

The caste system in South India was based on occupation, similar to North India. Traders and craftsmen belonged to the Idankai caste and peasants belonged to Valankai caste.