Question

Which of the following statement is/are not true about the lives of Brahmins in medieval India?

• A. Brahmins were considered as the inheritors of ritual purity compared to other castes.
• B. Brahmins alone performed vital religious tasks.
• C. Brahmins were mostly advisers and ministers of ruling chiefs.
• D. Brahmins highly engaged themselves in agricultural activities.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Brahmins highly engaged themselves in agricultural activities.

Brahmins were considered pure compared to other castes. They were also advisors and ministers to Kings. They were mostly engaged with priesthood than agriculture.