In the context of the caste system in India, which of the following observations is/are correct?

The caste system became more rigid during the seventh century.

New communities were recognized as Kshatriyas during this period.

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The caste system became more rigid (Correct): From the seventh century onwards, the caste system in India became increasingly rigid, with heredity being accepted as the primary determinant of caste, leading to a complex hierarchy of castes and subcastes.
New communities recognized as Kshatriyas (Correct): During this period, many new communities were assimilated into the Kshatriya caste, reflecting the dynamic nature of social classifications in response to foreign influences and local adaptations.

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Both 1 & 2

The caste system became more rigid (Correct): From the seventh century onwards, the caste system in India became increasingly rigid, with heredity being accepted as the primary determinant of caste, leading to a complex hierarchy of castes and subcastes.
New communities recognized as Kshatriyas (Correct): During this period, many new communities were assimilated into the Kshatriya caste, reflecting the dynamic nature of social classifications in response to foreign influences and local adaptations.

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