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According to the Varna system that was prevalent in the Vedic period, which of the following was NOT a Varna?

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SSC CGL 2024 (Tier-I) Previous Year Paper (17-Sep-2024) (Shift 3)
The correct answer is

Samiti

According to the Varna system in the Vedic period, there were four Varna groups: Brahmanas, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras. "Samiti" was not a Varna, but rather a collective term used for assembly or council. Hence, the correct answer is Samiti.

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