Practicing Success
Which of the following statements explain the concept of 'segmental organisation' ? |
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 |
Castes almost always have sub-castes and sometimes sub-castes may also have sub--sub- castes |
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. |