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SociologyIndian Society: Continuity and Change

What is the origin of the word caste?

What is the origin of the word caste?

Answer & explanation+

Correct answer: option 1

As is well-known, the English word ‘caste’ is actually borrowing from the Portuguese casta, meaning pure breed.

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