Which of the following varnas was responsible for protecting people and administering justice in ancient India as per rules laid down by the Dharmasutras and Dharmashastras?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Kshatriya.
Other Information-
- The Kshatriya Varna was responsible for protecting the people and administering justice in ancient India according to the rules laid down by the Dharmasutras and Dharmashastras.
- In Dharmasutras, there is a law of Varnashram-religion, personal conduct, duties of king and subjects, etc.
- Dharmashastra is a class of Sanskrit texts, which is a type of scripture. All memories are included in this.
- Kshatriya is one of the four varnas of Hindu society.
- The duties of the Kshatriyas were to fight, to provide protection to the people, to do justice, to read the Vedas, to perform Yagya, and to give charity.