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Jati System: The Sub-Castes

Description: This quiz covers the concept of Jati System and its sub-castes.
Number of Questions: 15
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What is the term used to refer to the sub-castes within the Jati System?

  1. Gotra

  2. Varna

  3. Jati

  4. Brahmin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gotra refers to the sub-castes within the Jati System.

Which of the following is NOT a Jati?

  1. Brahmin

  2. Kshatriya

  3. Vaishya

  4. Shudra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shudra is not a Jati, but rather a Varna.

What is the primary basis for determining an individual's Jati?

  1. Occupation

  2. Birth

  3. Wealth

  4. Education


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In the Jati System, an individual's Jati is primarily determined by birth.

How many Jatis are there in the Indian caste system?

  1. 100

  2. 1000

  3. 10,000

  4. 100,000


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

There are approximately 10,000 Jatis in the Indian caste system.

Which of the following is an example of a Jati?

  1. Carpenter

  2. Blacksmith

  3. Potter

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Carpenter, blacksmith, and potter are all examples of Jatis.

What is the term used to refer to the social hierarchy of the Jati System?

  1. Varna

  2. Jati

  3. Gotra

  4. Brahmin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Varna refers to the social hierarchy of the Jati System.

Which of the following is NOT a Varna?

  1. Brahmin

  2. Kshatriya

  3. Vaishya

  4. Shudra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shudra is not a Varna, but rather a Jati.

What is the primary basis for determining an individual's Varna?

  1. Occupation

  2. Birth

  3. Wealth

  4. Education


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In the Varna System, an individual's Varna is primarily determined by birth.

How many Varnas are there in the Indian caste system?

  1. 4

  2. 8

  3. 12

  4. 16


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There are 4 Varnas in the Indian caste system.

Which of the following is an example of a Varna?

  1. Brahmin

  2. Kshatriya

  3. Vaishya

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brahmin, Kshatriya, and Vaishya are all examples of Varnas.

What is the term used to refer to the social status of an individual within the Jati System?

  1. Varna

  2. Jati

  3. Gotra

  4. Brahmin


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jati refers to the social status of an individual within the Jati System.

Which of the following is NOT a Jati?

  1. Brahmin

  2. Kshatriya

  3. Vaishya

  4. Shudra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shudra is not a Jati, but rather a Varna.

What is the primary basis for determining an individual's Jati?

  1. Occupation

  2. Birth

  3. Wealth

  4. Education


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In the Jati System, an individual's Jati is primarily determined by birth.

How many Jatis are there in the Indian caste system?

  1. 100

  2. 1000

  3. 10,000

  4. 100,000


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

There are approximately 10,000 Jatis in the Indian caste system.

Which of the following is an example of a Jati?

  1. Carpenter

  2. Blacksmith

  3. Potter

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Carpenter, blacksmith, and potter are all examples of Jatis.

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