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The castes in South India were broadly classified into two main occupational castes. They were and Valankai.

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Brahmankai
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Malankai
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Idankai
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The correct option is C Idankai
The castes in South India were broadly classified into two main occupational castes. They were Idankai and Valankai. People who were engaged in trade and handicrafts belonged to Idankai castes. And people who were engaged in the agricultural sector were known as Valankai castes.

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