Multiple choice

What is the caste order

  1. priests, warriors/rulers, traders, unskilled, untouchables

  2. priests, traders, unskilled, untouchables, warriors/rulers

  3. traders, unskilled, untouchables, priests, warriors/rulers

  4. priests, warriors/rulers, traders, unskilled, untouchables
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The traditional varna order is Brahmins (priests/scholars), Kshatriyas (warriors/rulers), Vaishyas (traders/farmers), Shudras (laborers/servants), and Dalits (untouchables outside the system). Option A matches this order. Option B incorrectly places traders before warriors, while D is identical to A but marked incorrect.

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