Two statements are given, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A) Caste functions as a social division of labour. Reason (R) Caste is linked to occupation.

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)

Castes were traditionally linked to occupations. A person born into a caste could only practice the occupation associated with that caste, so that occupations were hereditary, i.e. passed on from generation to generation. On the other hand, a particular occupation could only be pursued by the caste associated with it – members of other castes could not enter the occupation.