Which of the Following Describes a Feature of the Jati

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes a feature of the jati system in India?

• A) Individual jatis were locked into an unchanging hierarchy in relation to other jatis.
• B) An individual within a jati could switch to another jati by paying a fee.
• C) A jati could raise its standing in relation to other jatis by acquiring land or wealth.
• D) The jati system divided Indian society into the aristocracy and the commoners.

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Definitions:

Power

The ability or capacity to influence the behavior of others or the course of events, often through the possession of knowledge, wealth, or connections.

Legitimacy

The general perception or recognition that an entity's actions are desirable, proper, or appropriate within some socially constructed system of norms, values, beliefs, and definitions.

Dormant Stakeholder

An individual or group with an interest or concern in a project or business but currently inactive or not engaged.

Power

The capacity or ability to direct or influence the behavior of others or the course of events.