In the context to ‘Varna’ system of ancient India, choose the correct option (s):
1. The only occupation prescribed for shudras was servitude.
2. Shudras could study and teach Vedas.
3. Shudras could protect people and administer justice.
4. Shudras were to get the sacrifices performed.

Choose the correct answer from the given options:

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The correct answer is Option 1 - 1

1. The only occupation prescribed for Shudras was servitude.

The prescribed roles for Shudras were limited, with servitude being the primary occupation designated for them. In contrast, men belonging to the first three varnas had access to a wide array of occupations listed for them.

2. BRAHMANAS, not Shudras could study and teach Vedas.
3. KSHATRIYAS, not shudras could protect people and administer justice.
4. BRAHMANAS, not Shudras were to get sacrifices performed.

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.