The English word 'Caste' is borrowed fro

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Indian Society: Continuity and Change

Question:

The English word 'Caste' is borrowed from which language?

Options:

Portuguese

Bengali

French

Korean

Correct Answer:

Portuguese

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → Portuguese

The English word ‘caste’ is actually a borrowing from the Portuguese casta, meaning pure breed.