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Indian Social Structure

NIOS · Class 10 · Indian Culture and Heritage

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What was the tribal head called in the Vedic period?

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Which people outside the Vedic tribes were termed dasa varna?

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Which varna had the political function in society?

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Which varna was mostly connected with agriculture?

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Which of these were prominent Vedic tribes?

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Bharatas, Purus, Anus

Bharatas, Purus and Anus are named among the prominent Vedic tribes.

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Which factors helped the varna system develop into four divisions?

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Frequent inter-tribal wars, Frequent intra-tribal wars, Unequal distribution of wealth

The varna system is linked to inter-tribal and intra-tribal wars, subjugation of the defeated, and unequal wealth distribution.

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Which group was entitled to the sacred thread ceremony?

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Brahmana, Kshatriya, Vaishya

The three higher varnas were entitled to the sacred thread ceremony and were called dvijas.

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What does the term dvijas mean?

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Twice-born

Dvijas means twice-born and refers to the three higher varnas entitled to the sacred thread ceremony.

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