WORLD HISTORY

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: -The Indian society is divided into various sects and classes. This is because of the caste system which is prevalent in the country. The roots of the caste system go back to the ancient Vedas dividing people on the basis of varna or occupation. It has brought many evils in the society.

Detailed explanation-3: -Long ago, Indian society was divided into different groups based on occupation, known as Varnas. This division of society into different castes lead to caste oppression. It is one of the most dominant reasons for inequality and discrimination in India.

Detailed explanation-4: -Segmental division of society: It means that social stratification is largely based on Membership to a caste group is acquired by birth, on the basis of which people are ranked in relative to other caste groups.

Detailed explanation-5: -The caste system in India is based on the concept of graded inequality. It ascertains that some castes as upper castes and some other castes as lower castes.