Out of the four varnas, which varna had the responsibilty of fighting battles and protecting the people?

Kshatriya

The correct answer is Option 2- Kshatriya

The first varna was that of the Brahmin. In second place were the rulers, also known as the Kshatriyas. They were expected to fight battles and protect the people.

The Hindu Varna system, while complex and debated, traditionally categorized society into four classes:

Brahmins: Learned Ones - Priests, scholars, and teachers.
Kshatriyas: Rulers and Warriors - Responsible for protection and administration.
Vaishyas: Merchants and Farmers - Involved in trade, agriculture, and crafts.
Shudras: Service Providers - Traditionally performed manual labor for the upper Varnas.