According to Dharmashastras and Dharmasutras, which of the following was the ideal occupation of a Kshatriya?

To engage in warfare and protect others

The correct answer is Option 2 - To engage in warfare and protect others

According to Dharmashastras and Dharmasutras, the ideal occupation of a Kshatriya was to engage in warfare and protect others.

The Dharmasutras and Dharmashastras also contained rules about the ideal “occupations” of the four categories or varnas. Brahmanas were supposed to study and teach the Vedas, perform sacrifices and get sacrifices performed, and give and receive gifts. Kshatriyas were to engage in warfare, protect people and administer justice, study the Vedas, get sacrifices performed, and make gifts. The last three “occupations” were also assigned to the Vaishyas, who were in addition expected to engage in agriculture, pastoralism and trade. Shudras were assigned only one occupation – that of serving the three “higher” varnas.