Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Indian Society: Continuity and Change

Question:

Which of the following statement is incorrect about caste?

Options:

Each caste has its own place in the system which cannot be taken by any other caste

Castes are supposed to be complementary and non-competing groups.

Castes are unequal to each other in ritual terms.

None of the above

Correct Answer:

None of the above

Explanation:

Castes are not only unequal to each other in ritual terms, they are also supposed to be complementary and non-competing groups. In other words, each caste has its own place in the system which cannot be taken by any other caste. Since caste is also linked with occupation, the system functions as the social division of labour, except that, in principle, it allows no mobility.