GK
WORLD HISTORY
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Economic
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Caste
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Detailed explanation-1: -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.
Detailed explanation-2: -Later on the Aryans who created the caste system, added to their system non-Aryans. Different Jatis who professed different professions were integrated in different Varnas according to their profession.
Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -The Aryans devised the caste system with two objectives. Once they had secured and concentrated power in their hands, they divided the rest of society into various social groups with conflicting interests, antagonistic to each other.