Consider the following statements regarding society of mahajanapadas: 1. The society was stratified based on varna. 2. A new social category that emerged during this period was placed below the shudras in the social hierarchy and considered untouchables. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: Society was stratified on the basis of varna. It emerged as a marker of status.

Cultivators and artisans were identified as the shudras.
A new social category that emerged during this period was placed below the shudras in the social hierarchy and considered untouchables.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT

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