Asked: UP SDI 2006, UP RO/ARO Pre 2013, UP PGT 2010medium Level
ID: 6acfd9df9b59196aa7e6962a
QUESTION STATEMENT:
'जिसका जन्म छोटी जाति (निचले वर्ण) में हुआ हो' के लिए उपयुक्त शब्द है-
The single word for 'One born in a low caste/stratum' is-
SELECT CORRECT OPTION:
A
Andaja (Egg-born)
अण्डज
B
Shudra
शूद्र
C
CorrectAntyaja (Born in lowest caste)
अन्त्यज
D
Achhoot (Untouchable)
अछूत
Official Solution & Explanation:
Correct Answer: Option C (Antyaja (Born in lowest caste))
'जिसका जन्म छोटी जाति (निचले वर्ण) में हुआ हो' उसे 'अन्त्यज' कहते हैं।
In classical terminology, one born in the lowest class is designated as 'Antyaja'.