A Caste System Is a System of Social Stratification in Which

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Multiple Choice

A caste system is a system of social stratification in which ________.

• A) a person's social status is decided by his acquired wealth
• B) a person's position in society depends upon his educational qualifications and achievements
• C) people are born into a social ranking, with no opportunity for social mobility
• D) people join highly exclusive associations that encourage external interaction

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