Question

Consider the following statements regarding Jatis and social mobility.

1. Jatis like varna was based on birth.
2. Just like varnas, the number of jatis was fixed.
3. Jatis with different occupations sometimes organised into shrines or guilds.

Which of the statement(s) above is/are correct?

Options

• i and ii

• ii and iii

• iii only

• i only

Answer 1

i only