Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Indian Society: Continuity and Change

Question:
Castes also involve sub-divisions within themselves, this is known as ________.
Options:
Segmental organisation
Hierarchy
Varna System
None of these
Correct Answer:
Segmental organisation
Explanation:
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.