Question

The Caste system in early India is best described as ___________________.

• A. A set of rules to guide all Hindus
• B. An economic system of bartering
• C. A social structure where everyone has a defined role and purpose
• D. A social structure that was based on specialization of labor
• E. A complicated hierarchy of Hindu priests

Answer 1

The correct option is C A social structure where everyone has a defined role and purpose

The Ancient Indian people and society in general was divided into various roles depending on their Varna and Jatis. Though the number of the Varnas was fixed at 4, the Jatis continue to rise even today. The term Jati can be translated into caste in English and a person's Jati defined what kind of occupation he has to indulge in. The rules of the Jati and the Varna were strict and there was very less migration to upper levels in this system.