Which of the following are arguments given by Alfred Gell to explain the significance of market beyond its economic function?

(A) Layout of the market symbolises the hierarchical inter-group social relations of that region.
(B) Few goods are free in the market for groups lower in the hierarchy.
(C) Different social groups are located according to their position in the caste hierarchy and hierarchical market system.
(D) Interactions between tribals and non-tribal traders are based on social inequalities.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (C) and (D) only

The correct answer is Option (4) - (A), (C) and (D) only

(A) Layout of the market symbolises the hierarchical inter-group social relations of that region: This is correct. Gell argued that the physical organization of a market can reflect the social hierarchy of a region. For example, vendors of higher social status might occupy specific locations within the market.

(B) Few goods are free in the market for groups lower in the hierarchy: This is not a central argument by Gell.
(C) Different social groups are located according to their position in the caste hierarchy and hierarchical market system:This is correct. This aligns with Gell's ideas about how social groups occupy specific positions within the market space.
(D) Interactions between tribals and non-tribal traders are based on social inequalities: Gell acknowledged that market interactions can be influenced by social inequalities, such as those between tribal and non-tribal group.

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