Question 1

In Vedic society --------------- excluded from Varna system.

Accepted Answer

A)  shudras
B)  vaisyas
C)  untouchables
D)  warriors C

Question 2

----------------of Rigveda refers Varna system.

Accepted Answer

A)  bhumi sukta
B)  kaivalya sukta
C)  adhi sukta
D)  purusa sukta D

Question 3

"Ask not, say not, think not caste" Who said this statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  chatambi swamikal
B)  ambedkar
C)  kumaranasan
D)  sree narayana D

Question 4

According to Sosan Bayly, -------------- helped to elevate Brahmins in the social hierarchy.

Accepted Answer

A)  rigveda
B)  manusmriti
C)  gita
D)  ramayana

Question 5

Jati may be translated as:

Accepted Answer

A)  class
B)  society
C)  power
D)  caste

Question 6

--------------------is the testimony to prevalence caste system in Rigvedic system.

Accepted Answer

A)  manusmriti
B)  gita
C)  bhumi sukta
D)  purusa sukta

Question 7

In ancient India Varnas are divided into:

Accepted Answer

A)  three
B)  six
C)  seven
D)  four

Question 8

Varna theory cited in Indian ancient Law book :

Accepted Answer

A)  ramayana
B)  gita
C)  manusmriti
D)  purana

Question 9

Guru described the verse 'Manushynam Manushthavam, Jathir Gothvam Gvam Yatha' in his work titled:

Accepted Answer

A)  jati yoga
B)  jati nirnayam
C)  jati vishesha
D)  jati lakshnam

Question 10

Post Vedic texts, particularly --------------- mentions out casts.

Accepted Answer

A)  manusmriti
B)  purusa sukta
C)  bhumi sukta
D)  gita

Question 11

------------------ is a conceptual classification based on occupation.

Accepted Answer

A)  jati
B)  religion
C)  varna
D)  varga

Question 12

Jati Mimamsa is also known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  analysis of caste
B)  description of caste
C)  text of case analysis
D)  critique of caste

Question 13

Varna means:

Accepted Answer

A)  birth
B)  colour
C)  religion
D)  community

Question 14

Varna may be translated as:

Accepted Answer

A)  class
B)  caste
C)  society
D)  power

Question 15

Modern India Caste system based on ------------------- called Jati and Varna.

Accepted Answer

A)  political grouping
B)  social grouping
C)  economic grouping
D)  language grouping

Question 16

--------------- is a form of social stratification.

Accepted Answer

A)  gende
B)  wealth
C)  caste
D)  government

Question 17

According to some historians -------------------------- never mentioned the concept of untouchablity.

Accepted Answer

A)  vedic texts
B)  manusriti
C)  gita
D)  post vedic texts

Question 18

According to the verse IV-78 of Manusmriti a Shudra is unfit to receive:

Accepted Answer

A)  wealth
B)  education
C)  property
D)  service

Question 19

Casta means:

Accepted Answer

A)  race
B)  birth
C)  origin
D)  community

Question 20

Varna is a------------------ division.

Accepted Answer

A)  theoretical
B)  practical
C)  natural
D)  none of these

Exam 1: Understanding Caste System in India