Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Kings, Farmers and Towns

Question:

Which of the following statement (s) is /are NOT correct about Dharamsutras?

Options:

These are the texts written in Prakrit.

These were written by Brahmanas.

These laid down norms for rulers (as well as for other social categories), who were ideally expected to be Kshatriyas

Rulers were advised to collect taxes and tribute from cultivators, traders and artisans.

Correct Answer:

These are the texts written in Prakrit.

Explanation:

From c. sixth century BCE onwards, Brahmanas began composing Sanskrit texts known as the Dharmasutras. These laid down norms for rulers (as well as for other social categories), who were ideally expected to be Kshatriyas . Rulers were advised to collect taxes and tribute from cultivators, traders and artisans.