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UGC NET June 2019 History
Which of the following statements is not correct concerning the Dharmashastra texts?
AThey refer to the four varnas and the norms of social living.
BThey do not refer to various jatis. ✓ Correct
CThey refer to Desh-dharma and Kula-dharma.
DThey insist on everybody following the dharma of his varna.
Correct answer: (B) They do not refer to various jatis. — The claim that they do not refer to jatis is not correct, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The claim that they do not refer to jatis is not correct, so that is the answer.
★The Dharmashastras do refer to various jatis as well as the four varnas.
★So the statement denying any reference to jatis is wrong.
★They set out the ideal occupations of the four varnas and the norms of social living.
★They also speak of Desh-dharma and Kula-dharma.
★Varnas are based on prescribed work, while jatis are based on birth.
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