Question

Castes are not only unequal to each other in ritual terms, but they are also supposed to be complementary and non-competing groups. In other words, each caste has its own place in the system which cannot be taken by any other caste. Since caste is also linked with occupation, the system functions as the social division of labour, except that, in principle, it allows no mobility.

Caste is never a matter of ________.

Options

• Birthright

• Occupation

• Choice

• Division of labour

Answer 1

Caste is never a matter of choice.