What were the strategies used for enforcing the social norms of the varnas. Choose the correct statements from below:

(A) The Brahmans asserted that the varna order was of divine origin.
(B) The Brahmans advised kings to ensure that these varna norms were followed within their kingdoms.
(C) The Brahmans attempted to persuade people that their status was determined by natural aptitudes.
(D) These varna norms were often reinforced by stories told in the Mahabharata and other texts.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (B) and (D) only

The correct answer is Option (1) → (A), (B) and (D) only

(A) The Brahmans asserted that the varna order was of divine origin. Correct. 
(B) The Brahmans advised kings to ensure that these varna norms were followed within their kingdoms. Correct. 
(C) The Brahmans attempted to persuade people that their status was determined by natural aptitudes. False. They attempted to persuade people that their status was determined by birth.
(D) These varna norms were often reinforced by stories told in the Mahabharata and other texts. Correct.