Sociology Test ...

Directions: Read the given passage and answer the questions :

"Caste is a social institution that has been uniquely associated with Indian society for thousands of years. The caste system in India involves a division into four varnas: Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras. These divisions were not always rigid and were based more on occupation and function rather than birth in the early Vedic period. Over time, however, caste became a rigid system, primarily determined by birth, and members of a caste could not change their status. The system is hierarchical, with some castes holding higher status, while others are considered impure. The caste system has also led to severe inequalities, with some groups, particularly the Dalits, experiencing extreme forms of discrimination."

Directions: Read the given passage and answer the questions :

"Caste is a social institution that has been uniquely associated with Indian society for thousands of years. The caste system in India involves a division into four varnas: Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras. These divisions were not always rigid and were based more on occupation and function rather than birth in the early Vedic period. Over time, however, caste became a rigid system, primarily determined by birth, and members of a caste could not change their status. The system is hierarchical, with some castes holding higher status, while others are considered impure. The caste system has also led to severe inequalities, with some groups, particularly the Dalits, experiencing extreme forms of discrimination."

Directions: Read the given passage and answer the questions :

"Caste is a social institution that has been uniquely associated with Indian society for thousands of years. The caste system in India involves a division into four varnas: Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras. These divisions were not always rigid and were based more on occupation and function rather than birth in the early Vedic period. Over time, however, caste became a rigid system, primarily determined by birth, and members of a caste could not change their status. The system is hierarchical, with some castes holding higher status, while others are considered impure. The caste system has also led to severe inequalities, with some groups, particularly the Dalits, experiencing extreme forms of discrimination."

Directions: Read the given passage and answer the questions :

"Caste is a social institution that has been uniquely associated with Indian society for thousands of years. The caste system in India involves a division into four varnas: Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras. These divisions were not always rigid and were based more on occupation and function rather than birth in the early Vedic period. Over time, however, caste became a rigid system, primarily determined by birth, and members of a caste could not change their status. The system is hierarchical, with some castes holding higher status, while others are considered impure. The caste system has also led to severe inequalities, with some groups, particularly the Dalits, experiencing extreme forms of discrimination.

Directions: Read the given passage and answer the questions :

"Caste is a social institution that has been uniquely associated with Indian society for thousands of years. The caste system in India involves a division into four varnas: Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras. These divisions were not always rigid and were based more on occupation and function rather than birth in the early Vedic period. Over time, however, caste became a rigid system, primarily determined by birth, and members of a caste could not change their status. The system is hierarchical, with some castes holding higher status, while others are considered impure. The caste system has also led to severe inequalities, with some groups, particularly the Dalits, experiencing extreme forms of discrimination."

Directions: Read the given passage and answer the questions :

"The colonial period saw significant changes in the caste system in India. The British attempted to categorize and classify castes through surveys, particularly through the census. This process made caste identities more rigid and formalized them in ways that were not seen in earlier periods. The colonial administration used caste to manage and control the population, but their efforts to understand and govern India also had lasting effects on the social fabric. The post-colonial period saw further attempts to address caste inequalities, with the Indian Constitution explicitly abolishing untouchability and reserving seats for scheduled castes and tribes."

Directions: Read the given passage and answer the questions :

"The colonial period saw significant changes in the caste system in India. The British attempted to categorize and classify castes through surveys, particularly through the census. This process made caste identities more rigid and formalized them in ways that were not seen in earlier periods. The colonial administration used caste to manage and control the population, but their efforts to understand and govern India also had lasting effects on the social fabric. The post-colonial period saw further attempts to address caste inequalities, with the Indian Constitution explicitly abolishing untouchability and reserving seats for scheduled castes and tribes."

Directions: Read the given passage and answer the questions :

"The colonial period saw significant changes in the caste system in India. The British attempted to categorize and classify castes through surveys, particularly through the census. This process made caste identities more rigid and formalized them in ways that were not seen in earlier periods. The colonial administration used caste to manage and control the population, but their efforts to understand and govern India also had lasting effects on the social fabric. The post-colonial period saw further attempts to address caste inequalities, with the Indian Constitution explicitly abolishing untouchability and reserving seats for scheduled castes and tribes."

Directions: Read the given passage and answer the questions :

"The colonial period saw significant changes in the caste system in India. The British attempted to categorize and classify castes through surveys, particularly through the census. This process made caste identities more rigid and formalized them in ways that were not seen in earlier periods. The colonial administration used caste to manage and control the population, but their efforts to understand and govern India also had lasting effects on the social fabric. The post-colonial period saw further attempts to address caste inequalities, with the Indian Constitution explicitly abolishing untouchability and reserving seats for scheduled castes and tribes."