{"id":90499,"date":"2025-06-01T10:29:44","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T10:29:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=90499"},"modified":"2025-06-01T10:29:44","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T10:29:44","slug":"which-of-the-following-are-prescribed-as-the-duties-of-vaishyas-accord","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/which-of-the-following-are-prescribed-as-the-duties-of-vaishyas-accord\/","title":{"rendered":"Which of the following are prescribed as the duties of Vaishyas accord"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Which of the following are prescribed as the duties of Vaishyas according to the Dharmashastras?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1. Studying the Vedas<\/li>\n<li>2. Engaging in trade<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Select the correct answer using the code given below:<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;1 only&#8221; option2=&#8221;2 only&#8221; option3=&#8221;Both 1 and 2&#8243; option4=&#8221;Neither 1 nor 2&#8243; correct=&#8221;option3&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"psc-box-pyq-exam-year-detail\">\n<div class=\"pyq-exam\">\n<div class=\"psc-heading\">This question was previously asked in<\/div>\n<div class=\"psc-title line-ellipsis\">UPSC CAPF &#8211; 2020<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-capf-2020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-capf-2020\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nDharmashastras are ancient Indian legal and ethical texts that prescribe duties (dharma) for individuals based on their varna (social class). According to these texts:<br \/>\n&#8211; Brahmins: Studying and teaching the Vedas, performing sacrifices, giving and receiving gifts.<br \/>\n&#8211; Kshatriyas: Studying the Vedas (but not teaching), protecting the people, administering justice, performing sacrifices, engaging in warfare.<br \/>\n&#8211; Vaishyas: Studying the Vedas (though often less emphasized than for Brahmins\/Kshatriyas), engaging in trade (vanijya), cattle rearing (pashupalya), and agriculture (krishi), performing sacrifices, lending money.<br \/>\n&#8211; Shudras: Serving the other three varnas, particularly Brahmins.<br \/>\nLet&#8217;s evaluate the statements regarding Vaishyas:<br \/>\n1. Studying the Vedas: While some texts mention that Vaishyas could study the Vedas, it was not considered a primary or universally obligatory duty in the same way it was for Brahmins. Some interpretations restrict deep Vedic study or teaching to Brahmins. However, the right to study was generally granted to the upper three varnas (dvijas &#8211; twice-born). So this is partially true but not the defining primary duty.<br \/>\n2. Engaging in trade: This is explicitly and consistently mentioned as a primary duty and occupation of Vaishyas in Dharmashastras.<br \/>\nComparing the two, engaging in trade is the *most* prescribed and defining duty among the options for Vaishyas according to Dharmashastras. Often, studying Vedas for Vaishyas was limited compared to Brahmins. Considering the options and the typical emphasis in Dharmashastras, trade is the core duty listed.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\nEngaging in trade, agriculture, and cattle rearing were the primary prescribed duties\/occupations for Vaishyas according to Dharmashastras. Studying the Vedas was sometimes permitted but not emphasized as their core duty compared to Brahmins.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\nThe division of duties based on varna was an idealized model presented in these texts, and the actual social and economic practices varied in different regions and periods. The three upper varnas were considered &#8216;dvijas&#8217; (twice-born) and had the right to Vedic initiation (upanayana), which was a prerequisite for Vedic study.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<p>*Correction*: Re-evaluating statement 1. Dharmashastras generally state that the three dvija varnas (Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya) have the right to Vedic study. For example, Manusmriti states that the Vaishya should study the Vedas, perform sacrifices, lend money, etc. So, studying the Vedas was indeed a prescribed duty for Vaishyas. Therefore, both statements are correct according to the Dharmashastras.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s re-assess ID 26394 based on this correction.<br \/>\n1. Studying the Vedas: Yes, prescribed for all dvijas, including Vaishyas.<br \/>\n2. Engaging in trade: Yes, a primary occupation and duty.<br \/>\nBoth statements are correct.<\/p>\n<p>Revised Explanation for ID 26394:<\/p>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nAccording to the Dharmashastras, the society was divided into four varnas, each with prescribed duties (dharma). The Vaishyas were part of the &#8216;dvija&#8217; or twice-born varnas, along with Brahmins and Kshatriyas.<br \/>\n1. Studying the Vedas: Dharmashastras explicitly state that Vaishyas, as members of the dvija varnas, have the right and duty to study the Vedas, although the emphasis and depth might differ compared to Brahmins. For instance, Manusmriti includes studying the Vedas as a duty of the Vaishya. So, this statement is correct.<br \/>\n2. Engaging in trade: Trade (vanijya), along with agriculture (krishi) and cattle rearing (pashupalya), were the primary and defining occupations and duties prescribed for the Vaishyas. So, this statement is correct.<br \/>\nSince both statements are correct according to the Dharmashastras, the correct option is C.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\nDharmashastras prescribed both studying the Vedas and engaging in trade as duties for the Vaishyas.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\nThe Dharmashastras provided an ideal blueprint for social and religious order, outlining duties for each varna, ashrama (stage of life), etc. While studying the Vedas was a right of the three upper varnas, the primary economic duties like trade, agriculture, and cattle rearing were specifically assigned to the Vaishyas.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Which of the following are prescribed as the duties of Vaishyas according to the Dharmashastras? 1. Studying the Vedas 2. 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