Question

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of a traditional caste system?

A. Upward mobility is possible with hard work
B. People are born into the same caste as their family
C. Marriage was within the same caste only
D. Castes were used early on to control populations

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

A: It didn't matter how hard you worked. If you were born an untouchable, you would stay an untouchable.

B: True

C: Originally this was true.

D: I didn't know this, but I can well imagine it is true, since it was impossible to move to a different caste.