Read statements (A) and (B) and choose appropriate option from the ans

1.	Read statements (A) and (B) and choose appropriate option from the answer options:A. Megasthenes mentions seven castes into which the Indian society was divided.B. Megasthenes confused castes with professions.1. Both (A) and (B) are true, and (B) is the correct explanation of (A).2. Both (A) and (B) are true, but (B) is not the correct explanation of (A).3. (A) is true, but (B) is false.4. (A) is false, but (B) is true.
Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Both (A) and (B) are true, and (B) is the correct explanation of (A). The correct answer is Option A. According to Megasthenes's book Indica - All the Indians are divided into generally seven classes. One consists of the sophists they are less numerous than the rest but grandest in reputation and honor. Hence the statement A is correct. As the exact meaning of genes and meros, terms used by Greek authors in this context is unclear and since the number ‘seven’ does not fit the caste system, their usual translation as ‘caste’ is disputed. Many consider that Megasthenes confused castes with professions. Hence the statement B is also correct. Saven classes according to Megasthenes Farmer Sophists Herdsmen Shopkeeper Over-seers Soldiers Persons who deliberate about public affairs with the king

Read statements (A) and (B) and choose appropriate option from the answer options:A. Megasthenes mentions seven castes into which the Indian society was divided.B. Megasthenes confused castes with professions.1. Both (A) and (B) are true, and (B) is the correct explanation of (A).2. Both (A) and (B) are true, but (B) is not the correct explanation of (A).3. (A) is true, but (B) is false.4. (A) is false, but (B) is true.

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Both (A) and (B) are true, and (B) is the correct explanation of (A).

The correct answer is Option A.

According to Megasthenes's book Indica - All the Indians are divided into generally seven classes.
- One consists of the sophists they are less numerous than the rest but grandest in reputation and honor. Hence the statement A is correct.
- As the exact meaning of genes and meros, terms used by Greek authors in this context is unclear and since the number ‘seven’ does not fit the caste system, their usual translation as ‘caste’ is disputed. Many consider that Megasthenes confused castes with professions. Hence the statement B is also correct.

Saven classes according to Megasthenes
- Farmer
- Sophists
- Herdsmen
- Shopkeeper
- Over-seers
- Soldiers
- Persons who deliberate about public affairs with the king