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The Manusmriti

Description: The Manusmriti is an ancient Indian legal text attributed to the sage Manu. It is one of the most important texts in Hinduism and has been used to justify the caste system and other social hierarchies. The text is divided into 12 chapters, which cover a wide range of topics, including dharma (righteousness), law, marriage, and inheritance.
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Who is considered to be the author of the Manusmriti?

Manu
Brahma
Vishnu
Shiva

In which language is the Manusmriti written?

Sanskrit
Hindi
Tamil
Telugu

How many chapters does the Manusmriti have?

10
12
15
18

What is the main topic of the Manusmriti?

Dharma
Law
Marriage
Inheritance

What is the Manusmriti's view on the caste system?

It is a natural and eternal order.
It is a social construct that can be changed.
It is a form of discrimination that should be abolished.
It is a necessary evil that helps to maintain social order.

What are the four varnas, or social classes, in the Manusmriti?

Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras
Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Sudras
Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Harijans
Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Dalits

What are the duties of a Brahmin, according to the Manusmriti?

To study the Vedas, perform sacrifices, and teach others.
To fight in wars, protect the people, and rule the kingdom.
To engage in trade, agriculture, and other economic activities.
To serve the other varnas and perform menial tasks.

What are the duties of a Kshatriya, according to the Manusmriti?

To study the Vedas, perform sacrifices, and teach others.
To fight in wars, protect the people, and rule the kingdom.
To engage in trade, agriculture, and other economic activities.
To serve the other varnas and perform menial tasks.

What are the duties of a Vaishya, according to the Manusmriti?

To study the Vedas, perform sacrifices, and teach others.
To fight in wars, protect the people, and rule the kingdom.
To engage in trade, agriculture, and other economic activities.
To serve the other varnas and perform menial tasks.

What are the duties of a Shudra, according to the Manusmriti?

To study the Vedas, perform sacrifices, and teach others.
To fight in wars, protect the people, and rule the kingdom.
To engage in trade, agriculture, and other economic activities.
To serve the other varnas and perform menial tasks.

What is the Manusmriti's view on women?

Women are equal to men in all respects.
Women are inferior to men and should be subservient to them.
Women are capable of achieving spiritual liberation just like men.
Women are not allowed to study the Vedas or perform sacrifices.

What are the Manusmriti's views on marriage?

Marriage is a sacred union between a man and a woman.
Marriage is a contract that can be dissolved if either party is unhappy.
Polygamy is allowed for men, but not for women.
Widows are not allowed to remarry.

What are the Manusmriti's views on inheritance?

Sons inherit all of their father's property.
Daughters inherit half of their father's property.
Widows inherit their husband's property.
Adopted sons inherit the same rights as biological sons.

What is the Manusmriti's view on the death penalty?

The death penalty is only allowed for the most serious crimes.
The death penalty is allowed for a wide range of crimes.
The death penalty is never allowed.
The death penalty is only allowed for crimes against Brahmins.

What is the Manusmriti's view on reincarnation?

Reincarnation is a real phenomenon.
Reincarnation is a myth.
Reincarnation only happens to those who have achieved spiritual liberation.
Reincarnation only happens to those who have committed serious sins.

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