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.

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Brahmins were considered pure compared to other castes. They were also advisors and ministers to Kings. They were mostly engaged with priesthood than agriculture.