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The notion wherein caste forms the foundation of a society is called .

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casteism
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brahminism
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communalism
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Solution

The correct option is A casteism
Casteism refers to the adherance of the caste system. In this discriminatory system, the members of a caste support themselves even at the cost of other castes. It leads to the erosion of constitutional values like liberty and equality. It also increases the economic inequalities between higher and lower castes.

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