Which of the following statement is correct?
I. During the Vedic period the society was organised into four varnas.
II. Early Hindu philosophy prescribed the four stages of life.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
During the Vedic period, society was considered to be divided into four ‘varnas’. These ‘varnas’ were—Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya, and Shudra. Additionally, Hindu philosophy outlines four ‘ashramas’ (stages of life)—Brahmacharya, Grihastha, Vanaprastha, and Sannyasa. Both of these systems were integral to ancient Indian social and religious life. Therefore, both of the given statements are correct. The correct answer is both I and II.