Long ago, Indian society was divided into different groups based on _____, known as Varnas.

the religious beliefs of a person

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the level of education a person had received

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occupation

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inheritance

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Solution

The correct option is D inheritance
Long ago, Indian society was divided into different groups based on occupation, known as Varnas. This division of society into different castes lead to caste oppression. It is one of the most dominant reasons for inequality and discrimination in India.

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