Question

The Varnas came to be transformed into the hereditary castes during the _____.

• A. Later Vedic period
• B. Gupta period
• C. Chalukya period
• D. Mauryan period

Answer 1

The correct option is A Later Vedic period

The word Varnas comes from Sanskrit which means, order/colour/class. Originally, Varnas were assigned based on people aptitude and qualities. In early Vedic period caste system was not rigid. But on later Vedic period Varnas were assigned based on birth. Therefore, in later Vedic period Varnas transformed based on the hereditary of caste system.