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Which castes in India considered themselves to be the ‘upper castes’?

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Vaishyas and Shudras

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Brahmans and Kshatriyas

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Kshatriyas and Shudras

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None of the above

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The correct option is B
Brahmans and Kshatriyas

Brahmans and Kshatriyas

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