With reference to the Shungas and Kanvas, consider the following statements: 1. They belonged to the Kshatriya varna. 2. They were the immediate…

In the early Sanskrit literary tradition, the term itihasa is used in which of the following literal senses?

With reference to the explanations for polyandry in the Mahabharata, consider the following statements: 1. Vyasa told Drupada that the Pandavas were incarnations of Indra. 2. Historians unanimously reject the idea that polyandry was due to a shortage of women. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the ideal occupations of the four varnas as per Dharmashastras: 1. Brahmanas were to study and teach the Vedas. 2. Kshatriyas were to engage in agriculture and trade. 3. Vaishyas were prohibited from making gifts or getting sacrifices performed. 4. Shudras were assigned the occupation of serving the three higher varnas. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the rules of marriage in early societies: 1. All eight forms of marriage were considered equally good and desirable. 2. The Dharmasutras and Dharmashastras recognised as many as eight forms of marriage. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the observations of Chinese pilgrims about "untouchables" in India: 1. Fa Xian wrote that "untouchables" had to sound a clapper in the streets to warn people of their presence. 2. Xuan Zang observed that executioners lived within the city walls. 3. Both pilgrims visited India during the Mauryan period. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?