UPTET Paper 2 Social Studies Model Test 1

Concept:Brahmans used their religious authority and rituals to give legitimacy to kings during the post-Gupta period.Explanation:Kings in the post-Gupta era needed religious endorsement to strengthen their rule.Brahmans performed sacred rituals and ceremonies that sanctified the king’s authority.In return, kings granted tax-free lands, called Brahmadeya, to Brahmans.These land grants secured Brahman support and helped spread royal influence.Brahmans also served as advisors, shaping administrative and cultural policies.Other options are incorrect: tax collection was done by officials, not Brahmans.Military roles were typically held by Kshatriyas, not Brahmans.Brahmans were aligned with the elite and did not lead popular uprisings.Thus, the primary role was to legitimise kings through rituals and land grants.Answer:B. They legitimised the rule of kings through rituals and land grants.