SSC
WORLD HISTORY
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It was part of their religious beliefs.
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It was part of their economic system.
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They were afraid of punishment in this life.
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They liked the social class they were born into.
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Detailed explanation-1: -ii Economic development has reduced the emphasis on caste. iii Large sacle urbanisation has disminished the awareness of caste as people rub shoulders in buses trains and offices. iv Growth of literacy and education has helped to decrease the belief in caste.
Detailed explanation-2: -1.Traditional Theory According to this theory, the caste system is of divine origin. It says the caste system is an extension of the varna system, where the 4 varnas originated from the body of Bramha. At the top of the hierarchy were the Brahmins who were mainly teachers and intellectuals and came from Brahma’s head.
Detailed explanation-3: -Industrialisation, Urbanisation and Westernisation: Due to these new economic opportunities are created which have weakened the rigid caste system.