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Indian Philosophy of Race and Caste

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Which of the following is NOT a major caste in India?

  1. Brahmins

  2. Kshatriyas

  3. Vaishyas

  4. Shudras

  5. Dalits

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Dalits are considered to be outside the caste system and are often referred to as "untouchables".

What is the traditional role of Brahmins in Indian society?

  1. Priests and teachers

  2. Warriors and rulers

  3. Merchants and traders

  4. Farmers and laborers

  5. Artisans and craftsmen

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brahmins are traditionally responsible for performing religious rituals and teaching sacred texts.

Which of the following is NOT a traditional role of Kshatriyas?

  1. Fighting in wars

  2. Protecting the people

  3. Collecting taxes

  4. Administering justice

  5. Performing religious rituals

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Performing religious rituals is traditionally the role of Brahmins, not Kshatriyas.

What is the traditional role of Vaishyas in Indian society?

  1. Priests and teachers

  2. Warriors and rulers

  3. Merchants and traders

  4. Farmers and laborers

  5. Artisans and craftsmen

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vaishyas are traditionally responsible for trade and commerce.

Which of the following is NOT a traditional role of Shudras?

  1. Farming

  2. Labor

  3. Cleaning

  4. Serving others

  5. Performing religious rituals

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Performing religious rituals is traditionally the role of Brahmins, not Shudras.

What is the concept of dharma in Indian philosophy?

  1. Moral duty

  2. Religious obligation

  3. Social order

  4. Cosmic law

  5. All of the above

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Dharma is a complex concept that encompasses all of these meanings.

How does the concept of dharma relate to the caste system?

  1. It determines the duties and obligations of each caste.

  2. It justifies the social hierarchy.

  3. It provides a moral framework for society.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dharma plays a central role in the caste system, determining the duties and obligations of each caste, justifying the social hierarchy, and providing a moral framework for society.

What is the concept of karma in Indian philosophy?

  1. The law of cause and effect

  2. The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth

  3. The accumulation of good and bad deeds

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Karma is a complex concept that encompasses all of these meanings.

How does the concept of karma relate to the caste system?

  1. It determines the social status of an individual.

  2. It explains why some people are born into higher castes than others.

  3. It provides a moral justification for the caste system.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Karma plays a central role in the caste system, determining the social status of an individual, explaining why some people are born into higher castes than others, and providing a moral justification for the caste system.

What is the concept of moksha in Indian philosophy?

  1. Liberation from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth

  2. Union with the divine

  3. The ultimate goal of human life

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Moksha is a complex concept that encompasses all of these meanings.

How does the concept of moksha relate to the caste system?

  1. It is the ultimate goal of all Hindus, regardless of caste.

  2. It is only possible for members of the higher castes.

  3. It is not possible for members of the lower castes.

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Moksha is the ultimate goal of all Hindus, regardless of caste. It is not limited to members of the higher castes.

What is the concept of ahimsa in Indian philosophy?

  1. Non-violence

  2. Compassion

  3. Love

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ahimsa is a complex concept that encompasses all of these meanings.

How does the concept of ahimsa relate to the caste system?

  1. It requires members of all castes to treat each other with respect.

  2. It prohibits violence against members of the lower castes.

  3. It requires members of the higher castes to protect members of the lower castes.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ahimsa requires members of all castes to treat each other with respect, prohibits violence against members of the lower castes, and requires members of the higher castes to protect members of the lower castes.

What is the concept of satyagraha in Indian philosophy?

  1. Truth-force

  2. Nonviolent resistance

  3. Civil disobedience

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Satyagraha is a complex concept that encompasses all of these meanings.

How does the concept of satyagraha relate to the caste system?

  1. It can be used to challenge the caste system.

  2. It can be used to promote equality among the castes.

  3. It can be used to unite the castes.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Satyagraha can be used to challenge the caste system, promote equality among the castes, and unite the castes.

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