Question

Match the following terms (List-I) with their description (List-II) :

• (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)
• (A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)
• (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Match the following terms with their descriptions:

(A) Varna system: This refers to the four-tiered societal structure in Hinduism, comprising Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras. Therefore, (A) corresponds to (II).

(B) Scheduled Castes: These groups were formally identified by the Government of India Act, 1935, to implement affirmative measures for their socio-economic advancement. Thus, (B) corresponds to (IV).

(C) Sanskritisation: This is the process where lower castes or tribal groups adopt the customs and rituals of higher castes to elevate their social standing. Consequently, (C) corresponds to (I).

(D) Resistance Tribes: These are communities that often resist integration into Hindu society and oppose the imposition of the caste system and associated norms. Hence, (D) corresponds to (III).

The correct pairing is: (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III), which is Option 2.