Multiple choice

How did the caste system develop?

  1. It was someone’s idea

  2. As Aryan society became more complex

  3. As European colonists made it mandatory

  4. As Harappan society became more complex
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B Correct answer
Explanation

As Aryan society transitioned from nomadic pastoralism to settled agriculture, the need for specialized roles increased. This complexity led to the formalization of the Varna system, which eventually became the rigid caste system.

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