Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> S1: Hindus followed a caste system that determined the occupation. The system consisted of Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and Shudras.
S2: The Muslims had a class-based division based on the occupation. It consisted of the upper class, the middle class, and the lower class.
Based on the above statements, select the appropriate option from the following:

• A. S1 and S2 are true. S2 is the explanation for S1.
• B. S1 and S2 are true. S2 is not the explanation for S1
• C. S1: False; S2: True
• D. S1: True; S2: False

Answer 1

The correct option is B S1 and S2 are true. S2 is not the explanation for S1

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The caste system of Hindus consisted of Brahmins at the top, followed by Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras. The occupation for each division was pre-defined.

Even the Muslims followed a class-based division, which consisted of the upper class, the middle class, and the lower class Muslims. These classes defined the occupation for each.