CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

THE NECKLACE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Caste means?
A
the position in a social class
B
The sail on a ship
C
the clasp of a necklace
D
a building or fort
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -also ˈkäst. Synonyms of caste. : one of the hereditary social classes in Hinduism that restrict the occupation of their members and their association with the members of other castes. : a division of society based on differences of wealth, inherited rank or privilege, profession, occupation, or race.

Detailed explanation-2: -Difference between Caste and Class is explained here in detail. A caste is a form of social stratification determined by one single factor i.e. ritualistic legitimization of authority. Class of a person is based on multiple factors like economic status, education, power, achievements etc.

Detailed explanation-3: -Word forms: castes Caste is the system of dividing people in a society into different social classes. Caste is defined primarily by social honor attained through personal lifestyle. More Synonyms of caste.

Detailed explanation-4: -According to the Caste System Definition given by Mazumdar & Madan – ‘Caste is a closed class’ i.e. class refers to people based on property, business, occupation i.e. one can’t change his own caste system by can change the class system & can be a member of many classes at the same time.

Detailed explanation-5: -The caste system divides Hindus into four main categories-Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and the Shudras. Many believe that the groups originated from Brahma, the Hindu God of creation.

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