What Is the Basis of India's Caste System

question 56

Multiple Choice

What is the basis of India's caste system?

• A) race
• B) religion
• C) ethnicity
• D) education

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Definitions:

Conventional

Referring to beliefs, behaviors, or activities that are widely accepted, practiced, or considered standard within a culture, society, or social group.

Postconventional

A stage in moral development where individuals make decisions based on internal principles that may not align with societal norms.

Moral Reasoning

The process of determining right from wrong in a personal, societal, or ethical context, often involving the consideration of various moral principles.

Adolescence

The transitional stage of physical and psychological development that occurs between childhood and adulthood, marked by puberty and increased independence.