2013 · Q98
The direct correlation among caste, poverty and social status implied that
- 1with improvement in economic status, one could claim higher social status.
- 2caste hierarchy was immutable lower castes were the only ones to be pushed into menial labour.
- 3lower castes were the only ones to be pushed into menial labour.
- 4with improvement in social status, one could claim higher caste status.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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- A1, 2 and 4
- B1, 3 and 4
- C2 and 4
- D1 and 3
Explanation
Economic improvement could raise social status and social status could raise caste claims, while lower castes were pushed into menial labour - statements 1, 3 and 4 are correct.