Ancient History PYQ 25 of 208 · Vedic Age

In which phase was the concept of untouchability clearly put?

  1. ARigvedic phase
  2. BLater Vedic phase
  3. CLater Gupta phase
  4. DDharmashastra phase

39th BPSC (Pre) 1994

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Correct answer: (d) Dharmashastra phase

Explanation

Untouchability is stated plainly only in the Dharmashastra (Sutra) phase, when mixed castes multiplied through anuloma and pratiloma marriage. Panini's Niravasita Shudras were the excluded group.

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