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Consider the following statements.

1. The Dharmasutras and Dharmashastras contained rules about the ideal occupations of the four varnas.

2. Manusmriti held that no one could engage in agriculture and pastoralism apart from khastriyas.

Which of the above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both

None

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Explanation:

Statement 1: This division became the basis for caste discrimination later.Brahamanas were awarded with the highest occuppations whereas the shudras with menial jobs which was socially and economically exploitative.
Statement 2: Kshatriyas were to engage in warfare, protect people and administer justice, study the Vedas, get sacrifices performed, and make gifts.The Vaishyas were expected to engage in agriculture, pastoralism and trade.