Castes also involve sub-divisions within themselves, this is known as ________.

Segmental organisation

The correct nswer is option 1: Segmental organisation

Option 1: Segmental organisation. Correct. Segmental organisation refers to the division of society into separate castes, each of which may further be divided into several sub-castes or segments. These sub-divisions possess distinct identities and regulate the social life of their members.

Option 2: Hierarchy. Incorrect. Hierarchy refers to the ranking of castes from higher to lower status. It does not refer to the existence of sub-divisions within a caste.

Option 3: Varna System. Incorrect. The varna system is the broad four-fold classification of society. It does not describe the internal sub-divisions found within individual castes.

NCERT: Castes also involve sub-divisions within themselves, i.e., castes almost always have sub-castes and sometimes sub-castes may also have subsub-castes. This is referred to as a segmental organisation.