Question

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Megasthenes has given a graphic account of the caste system of ancient Indian society. Reason (R): He enumerates eight classes or castes into which the whole population of India is divided. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Hint:

Important foreign visitors:
• Megasthenes → Indica → Mauryan India
• Fa-Hien → Gupta period
• Hiuen Tsang → Harsha period Megasthenes described seven social divisions in Indian society.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C