Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Indian Society: Continuity and Change

Question:

Which of the following statements explain the concept of 'segmental organisation' ?

Options:

Every person is born into the caste of his/her parents

Marriage in caste system is restricted to members of the group

Castes almost always have sub-castes and sometimes sub-castes may also have sub--sub- castes

Caste is never a matter of choice

Correct Answer:

Castes almost always have sub-castes and sometimes sub-castes may also have sub--sub- castes

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) - Castes almost always have sub-castes and sometimes sub-castes may also have sub--sub- castes.

Castes also involve sub-divisions within themselves, i.e., castes almost always have sub-castes and sometimes sub-castes may also have sub sub-castes. This is referred to as a segmental organisation.