History · Mauryan Empire
Consider the following statements regarding the socio-economic structure during the Mauryan period: I. The position of Shudras showed improvement during the Mauryan era as they were engaged in agricultural production. II. Kautilya recommended the recruitment of Vaishyas and Shudras into the army. III. Megasthenes divided Mauryan society strictly into four traditional Varnas without mentioning occupational groups. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1All statements I, II, and III are correct
- 2Only statements II and III are correct
- 3Only statements I and II are correct✓
- 4Only statements I and III are correct
Correct answer
Only statements I and II are correct
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