Question

The caste system in early India is best described as __________ .
A. A set of rules to guide all hindus
B. An economic system of bartering
C. A social structure where everyone has a defined role and purpose
D. A social structure that was based on specialization of labour
E. A complicated hierarchy of hindu priest

Answer 1

Hint: Indian caste system is perhaps the world's longest surviving Social hierarchy. A defining feature of Hinduism, caste encompasses a complex ordering of social groups on the basis of ritual purity. A person is considered a member of the caste into which he or she is born and remains within that caste until death.

Complete answer:
Indian caste system originated in ancient india and was transformed by various ruling elites in mediaeval, early modern and modern india, especially the mughal empire and the British raj. Let's see how the caste system was described in early India.
Concept of dharma includes hindu laws. In the ancient text of Hinduism, the concept of Dharma incorporates the principle of law, order, harmony and truth. Which are actually set of rules to guide all hindus.
Bartering is the exchange of goods and services between two or more parties without the use of money.
In ancient India people are divided into jati and varnas, every jati has a defined role and purpose in society.
In ancient India division of labour refers to a purpose in business in which large tasks are divided into smaller tasks and different employees.
A complicated hierarchy of hindu priests originated in vedic age.

The correct answer is -the caste system in early India is best described as a Social structure where everyone has defined role and purpose.

Note:In the caste system there were 4 varnas, the number jatis was further included in varnas. The term jati can be translated into caste in English and a person's jati defines what kind of occupation he has to indulge in.