Q. 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?
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
