Question

A summary on the cast system

Answer 1

The caste system is a system that divides Hindus into four main categories - Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and the Shudras. Sorta like a pyramid of food groups in health. These castes were based on peoples daily jobs/occupations. Outside of the caste system there were the untouchables or otherwise known as the "the Dalits".

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Answer 2

The caste system divides Hindus into four main categories - Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and the Shudras. ... The main castes were further divided into about 3,000 castes and 25,000 sub-castes, each based on their specific occupation. Outside of this Hindu caste system were the achhoots - the Dalits or the untouchables.