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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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Key topics in Indian Social Structure include Structure of Indian Society, Untouchability and Slavery, Purushartha, Ashrama and Samskara, Jajmani System, Family and Marriage. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
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