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Two statements are given, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): |
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation for (A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation for (A) (A) is true , but (R) is false (A) is false but (R) is true |
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation for (A) |
The correct answer is Option 1: Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation for (A). Assertion (A): "Caste is a segmental organisation." — Correct. The caste system divides society into distinct and relatively closed social groups or segments. Each caste has its own social identity, customs, and rules, and membership is determined by birth. Reason (R): "Caste involves sub-division among themselves." — Correct. Society is subdivided into numerous castes and sub-castes, each forming a separate social segment with its own norms and identity. Why (R) is the correct explanation for (A): The very reason caste is defined as a "segmental organization" is that it is not a monolithic structure; rather, it is composed of numerous, overlapping sub-divisions that function as independent segments within the larger social system. The existence of these sub-divisions is what creates the "segmented" nature of the organization. |
