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Caste Discrimination

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Which of the following social classes was deemed the lowest in the caste structure?

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Kshatriyas

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Shudras

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Vaishyas

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Brahmans

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Solution

The correct option is B Shudras
Shudras were kept the lowest within the caste structure. The Brahmans, the Kshatriyas and the Vaishyas enjoyed hegemony over them.

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