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The Sangam Age — Question 5

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Question 5

(A) During the Sangam Age, the Brahmanas were a respectable and learned community.

(R) They used to serve the kings as priests and astrologers and occasionally as judicial officers.

  1. (R) contradicts (A)
  2. (R) is the reason for (A)
  3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
  4. (A) and (R) are independent of each other.
Answer

(R) is the reason for (A)

Explanation — Brahmans were indeed respected during Sangam Age as they were learned man. Even the king used to respect him.