Common features of the caste-system include.

(A) equalities within the same caste members
(B) social mobility
(C) occupational link
(D) sub-divisions
(E) hierarchical arrangement

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (C), (D), (E) only

The correct answer is Option (2) → (A), (C), (D), (E) only

The common features of the caste system include:

• (A) Equalities within the same caste members: Members of the same caste often share certain social and economic similarities.
• (C) Occupational link: Caste is traditionally linked to specific occupations, with certain castes associated with particular trades or professions.
• (D) Sub-divisions: There are many sub-castes or divisions within a larger caste group.
• (E) Hierarchical arrangement: The caste system is characterized by a hierarchical structure, with some castes ranked higher or lower than others.

(B) Social mobility is generally limited within the caste system, making it an incorrect choice in this context.