What Relatively Recent Change Has Undermined the Economic Basis of the Indian

question 45

Multiple Choice

What relatively recent change has undermined the economic basis of the Indian caste system?

• A) cash payments for services
• B) democratic elections
• C) public education
• D) marriage between castes

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Definitions:

GDP Calculation

The process of estimating the gross domestic product, measuring the economic activity within a country by adding up the value of all goods and services produced.

Consumption

Household purchases of final goods and services, except for new residences, which count as investment.

Government Purchases

Spending for goods and services by all levels of government; government outlays minus transfer payments.

Net Exports

The value of a country’s exports minus the value of its imports.