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UGC NET December 2020 History
The punishment for theft differed from Varna to Varna. Who among the following was given the highest punishment?
ABrahmana ✓ Correct
BKshatriya
CVaishya
DSudra
Correct answer: (A) Brahmana — The Brahmana was given the highest punishment, so the answer is the Brahmana.
Explanation
★The Brahmana was given the highest punishment, so the answer is the Brahmana.
★The punishment for theft differed from Varna to Varna.
★According to Manu, a Brahmana was to be awarded a higher punishment than persons of other Varnas for the offence of theft.
★This was because more knowledge and duty were expected of him.
★So a greater fault was attached to his crime.
★Thus the Brahmana was given the highest punishment for theft.
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