Question

S1: Occupational mobility had a huge impact on caste relations.

S2: Occupational mobility allowed citizens to change their occupation irrespective of their caste.

Select the most appropriate option from the following:

• A. S1: True; S2: True; S2 is the reason for S1.
• B. S1: True; S2: True; S1 and S2 are independent of each other.
• C. S1: True; S2: False.
• D. S1: False; S2: True.

Answer 1

The correct option is A S1: True; S2: True; S2 is the reason for S1.

Occupational mobility is the ability to shift from one occupation to another. The scope for occupational mobility had a major impact on caste relations. People were legally allowed to change their occupation irrespective of their caste. However, caste-based discrimination continues to plague both rural and urban spaces.