In India, Society Is Divided into 4 Different Groups Called

question 82

Multiple Choice

In India, society is divided into 4 different groups called castes. The castes are ranked from the highest to the lowest and certain societal rewards are given to those in the higher castes, but withheld from the lower castes. This ranking is an example of:

• A) Social Stratification
• B) Social Reform
• C) Income Distribution
• D) Structural Mobility

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