Multiple choice

What are not the exclusive occupations of the Brahmins not shared by the two other upper castes?

  1. Teaching.

  2. Sacrificing for others.

  3. Vedic study and sacrificing for himself.

  4. Accepting gifts

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C Correct answer
Explanation

According to Dharmashastra texts, while teaching and sacrificing for others were duties shared by the upper castes (Dvijas), the specific performance of Vedic study and sacrificing for oneself were considered the exclusive religious duty of the Brahmin.