In Hindu culture, people believed that, when a person died, they would be reincarnated into a class based on the way they behaved when alive. For example, if a person made good moral decisions and led a good life, then they could be reincarnated or born into a higher caste. If they made poor decisions, then they could be reincarnated into a lower caste. As a result of this belief, people were not allowed to move between social classes and could only improve their situation in the next lifetime through their good actions.
The information in the passage suggests that the caste system in classical India
A.
made it acceptable for a large numbers of people to live in poverty.
B.
ensured that most people were part of the upper class.
C.
discouraged social divisions in society based on wealth.
D.
reflected the idea that poor should receive government assistance.