Question

Which among the following statements are true about the caste system in India?

• A. The social life of different caste groups do not overlap.
• B. Inter-caste marriages are allowed.
• C. Lower caste groups face discrimination in several forms in urban places.
• D. Caste is a global phenomena and not exclusive to India.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

The correct options are
A The social life of different caste groups do not overlap.
C Lower caste groups face discrimination in several forms in urban places.

Unlike gender and religion, caste division is peculiar to India. Caste is a system of social differentiation that divides people into raked categories. It is a rigid system wherein the social life of different castes do not overlap. This system was discriminatory as it bestowed certain privileges exclusively to the upper castes. Since independence, there exists constitutional provisions that prohibits discrimination on the basis of caste. Unfortunately, caste remains a grim reality in many parts of rural India. They still face social isolation and struggle to earn their livelihood