In Chaturanga, each piece matches the divisions of the Indian caste system, moving in ways that symbolize their social ranking.
A. True
B. False
B. False
The statement is incorrect. In Chaturanga, the precursor to modern chess originating from India, the pieces do not directly represent the divisions of the Indian caste system. While some scholars have made connections between the game and the caste system, there is no direct correlation between the pieces and the social rankings. The pieces in Chaturanga are based on military units from ancient Indian warfare, specifically infantry, cavalry, chariotry, and elephants, rather than social classes.