Asked: UP SDI 2006, UP RO/ARO Pre 2013, UP PGT 2010medium Level
ID: 6acfd9df9b59196aa7e6962a
QUESTION STATEMENT:द्विभाषी / Bilingual
'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
अण्डज
Andaja (Egg-born)
B
शूद्र
Shudra
C
Correctअन्त्यज
Antyaja (Born in lowest caste)
D
अछूत
Achhoot (Untouchable)
Official Solution & Explanation:
Correct Answer: Option C(अन्त्यज)
'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'.