Question

Traditional theory of caste is based upon the idea of:
(a) G.S.Ghurye
(b) D. N. Majumdar
(c) Louis Dumont
(d) J. H. Hutton

Answer 1

Solution: Option A is the right answer. It was Dr. GS Ghurey who supported the traditional theory of caste.

According to this caste theory, the human race is divided into four categories in which Brahmins were considered as the superior while the shudras were called as inferior or the untouchables.