RELIGIONS
HINDUISM
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Question
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Which is most characteristic of a society having a caste system?
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slow rate of population growth
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lack of strong cultural traditions
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limited opportunities for social mobility
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equal distribution of wealth among social classes
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In caste system, one cannot change his position social hierarchy, hence its most closed society.
Detailed explanation-2: -Caste system is characterized by fixity of occupation. Occupations are hereditary and the members of a caste are expected to follow their traditional occupation without fail. Brahmins are engaged in performing religious ceremonies.
Detailed explanation-3: -Caste system discriminates against a large number of people. People are engaged in different kinds of work and certain kinds of work are considered more important than others. People who clean garbage, wash clothes and cut hair are considered as impure. The different castes are placed in a hierarchy.
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