Ancient India Social Structure - 1
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Chhandogya Upanishad does not mention which of the four ashramas?
What are not the exclusive occupations of the Brahmins not shared by the two other upper castes?
Which Upanishad mentions only 3 ashramas of life?
If a man of low caste accepted the occupation of a higher caste due to greed, then the punishment for him was
The concept of Ashrama was applicable only to the
Which castes according to Manu were slightly inferior to their fathers but entitled to all the rights belonging to the three upper castes?
According to the Smritis, Vaishyas were entitled to take up arms for
Which one of the following was not a prenatal samskara?
The first systematic description of the Samskaras is found in
Which of the following samskaras was known as the sacred thread ceremony?
Which Sutra was first to mention the 8 forms of marriage?
Which of the following is not one of the three debts(Rnas) of life in ancient social structure?
According to Manu and Yajnavalkya, marriages could be performed
The widow could inherit her husband's property after his death only if
Assimilation of foreigners like the Yavanas, Sakas etc. in the Indian society led to the proliferation of which of the following castes?
In ancient Indian society, liquor consumption was totally forbidden for which caste?
After conquest of their native territories, the backwards and tribal people were absorbed into the Hindu society as
The mixed caste called Nishada was born out of the wedlock of
What was the Panchmahapataka according to the ancient Indian law givers?
According to the Skanda Purana,who were known as the Annada (givers of grain)?
Which of the following statements is incorrect?
Which Mahapataka(sin) comes first in the list of mortal sins according to the ancient Indian law treatises?
According to Manu, the Pratiloma castes had the status of the
The illegitimate offspring of a Brahmin couple was accorded the status of a
The first epigraphic evidence of committing Sati from Eran (M.P.) dates back to