In the era of Vedangas, if I was born into a Brahmin family, what would be my occupation?
A
King
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B
Priest
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C
Merchant
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D
Labour
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Solution
The correct option is B Priest The caste system became very rigid in the later vedic period and thus a child born into the Brahmin family would grow to become a priest. He/She could not change his/her occupation.