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| Theoretically, the caste system can be understood as the combination of two sets of principles. Each caste is supposed to be different from – and is therefore strictly separated from – every other caste. Many of the scriptural rules of caste are thus designed to prevent the mixing of castes – rules ranging from marriage, food sharing and social interaction to occupation. On the other hand, these different and separated castes do not have an individual existence – they can only exist in relation to a larger whole, the totality of society consisting of all castes. Further, this societal whole or system is a hierarchical rather than egalitarian system. Each individual caste occupies not just a distinct place, but also an ordered rank – a particular position in a ladder-like arrangement going from highest to lowest. |
| Which one of the following constitutes the principles for understanding the caste system? |
Difference and separation. Wholism and hierarchy. Both Option 1 & 2. None of the above. |
| Both Option 1 & 2. |
| "Difference and separation," and "Wholism and hierarchy" are two principles for understanding the caste system. |
