History · Emergence of Regional Kingdoms
UGC NET December 2020 History
Which of the following statements is/are correct? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- 1. The right-hand and left-hand castes were known as idangai and valangai respectively.
- 2. Both the right-hand and left-hand groups included non-peasant castes, such as those of artisans, as well as higher-ranking castes.
- 3. Both the right-hand and left-hand groups usually excluded the outcastes, notably the Paraiyas.
A1 only
B1 and 2 only
C1 and 3 only
D2 and 3 only ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 2 and 3 only — The second and third statements are correct, so the answer is 2 and 3 only.
Explanation
★The second and third statements are correct, so the answer is 2 and 3 only.
★Both the right-hand and left-hand groups included non-peasant castes, such as artisans, as well as higher-ranking castes.
★Both groups usually excluded the outcastes, notably the Paraiyas.
★So the second and third statements are correct.
★The first statement reverses the naming, as the right-hand castes were the valangai and the left-hand were the idangai.
★So only the second and third statements are correct.
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