Consider the following statements about caste:

1. A person could voluntarily choose to join a caste different from that of their parents.
2. A person could be expelled from their caste under certain circumstances.
3. Caste membership is generally acquired by birth.
4. One could freely leave one's caste whenever desired.

Which of the following statements are incorrect?

1 and 4 only

The correct answer is Option 1: 1 and 4 only

Statement 1: A person could voluntarily choose to join a caste different from that of their parents. — Incorrect. Caste was not a matter of individual choice.

Statement 2: A person could be expelled from their caste under certain circumstances. — Correct.

Statement 3: Caste membership is generally acquired by birth. — Correct.

Statement 4: One could freely leave one's caste whenever desired. — Incorrect.