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Why was the caste system important to Indian society?

O A. It made sure people were treated equally.
O B. It separated India from the rest of the world.
O C. It forced all people to join the military.
O D. It decided what jobs people could do.
B b

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Step-by-step explanation:

At birth, every child inherits his or her ancestor's caste, through the Hindu varna system, which determines their social status and assigns them “spiritual purity”. This inherited status can determine where you live, what you eat and who you marry, and even where you can be buried or cremated when you die.

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D

Step-by-step explanation:

A class system in which a person is born into a specific class, or caste. Movement from one caste to another is usually not allowed.

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