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DIRECTIONS: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follows: PASSAGE - 5 Early religion of the Aryans was very simple?both to understand and to practice. But gradually, it became quite complex. The inherent truth vanished, giving place to empty rituals in place of the purity of heart and conduct. Religious practices had become not only complex but also very costly. The introduction of animal sacrifice in the yajnas further alienated the people. They craved for a simple religion devoid of high expenses and animal sacrifice. Not only this, the early Vedic religion lost its purity and simplicity and common people began to believe in charms, spells and magic. People lost faith in such a religion and yearned for a simple religion. Sanskrit, the language of the Vedic texts, was now no longer within the comprehension of the common people. Hence a revolt was simmering against the use of Sanskrit and for the adoption of simple language. The simple Varna system had degenerated into a rigid caste system. The high caste Hindus developed hatred for the low caste people, most of whom were branded as Shudras or untouchables who were subjected to abject humiliation, suffering and misery. They were even not allowed to draw water from the public wells or to visit temples. It was during this period of religious degeneration and social persecution of the common people, that two great teachers, Mahavira Vardhamana and Gautama, the Buddha, preached them the path of love, kindness and piety. They denounced the rigidity of the caste system and condemned the practice of untouchability. How Shudras were treated during Vedic period?

A) they had to bear insult throughout their life.

B) they had to perform yajnas during Vedic Age

C) It was compulsory for Shudras to get proper education.

D) None of the above