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Topic Varna System
Asked 2 times across 2 UPSC exams over 2 years (2018–2020), peaking in 2020.
Key insights
- Most tested in CAPF — 1 of 2 PYQs
- Most asked in 2020
- Recurs across 2 years (2018–2020)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CDS 2018 → CAPF 2020
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (2 of 2) are since 2016.
Related concepts
Ideas UPSC tests alongside this one — keep exploring.
Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CAPF2020
Which of the following are prescribed as the duties of Vaishyas according to the Dharmashastras?
- Studying the Vedas
- Engaging in trade
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- A 1 only
- B 2 only
- C Both 1 and 2 ✓
- D Neither 1 nor 2
✓ Correct answer: (C)
History › Ancient India
CDS2018
The dialogue on Varna between king Avantiputta and Kachchana, a disciple of Buddha, appears in which one of the following Buddhist texts?
- A Majjhima Nikaya ✓
- B Samyutta Nikaya
- C Anguttara Nikaya
- D Ambattha Sutta
✓ Correct answer: (A)
History › Ancient India
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