Which of the following statements is true of Brahmins?
a. They chant songs for sacrifice.
b. They lead in battles and defend others.
c. They support the higher castes by lowly service.
d. They provide the necessary semiskilled labor for society.
a. They chant songs for sacrifice.
Analysis:
a. Correct. The Brahmin priests spring from Purusha's mouth so that they can chant the songs for sacrifice.
b. Incorrect. A well-known hymn in the Rig Veda tells of how the four main classes arose from the sacrifice of Purusha, a man as large as the universe, but Brahmins do not lead in battle.
c. Incorrect. A well-known hymn in the Rig Veda tells of how the four main classes arose from the sacrifice of Purusha, a man as large as the universe, but Brahmins do not support any other castes.
d. Incorrect. A well-known hymn in the Rig Veda tells of how the four main classes arose from the sacrifice of Purusha, a man as large as the universe, but they do not do semi-skilled labor.
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