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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Indian Society: Patterns of Social Inequality and Exclusion

Question:

The characteristics of the caste system:-

(A) Caste is an ascribed status.
(B) Caste groups are 'endogamous'.
(C) Caste is an achieved status.
(D) Castes involve segmental organization.
(E) Caste groups are based on choice of individuals

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(A), (B) and (D) only

(D), (B) and (C) only

(A), (B) and (E) only

(B), (C) and (E) only

Correct Answer:

(A), (B) and (D) only

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → (A), (B) and (D) only

  • (A) Caste is an ascribed status → Correct. In the caste system, status is determined by birth, not by personal achievement.

  • (B) Caste groups are 'endogamous' → Correct. Members marry within their own caste.

  • (D) Castes involve segmental organization → Correct. Society is divided into small, rigid groups, each with specific functions and rules.

  • (C) Caste is an achieved status → Incorrect, as it is not earned by individual effort.

  • (E) Caste groups are based on choice of individuals → Incorrect, as caste membership is determined by birth, not choice.

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