Question

some characteristic of caste​

Answer 1

The most fundamental characteristic of the caste system is endogamy. All the thinkers are of the opinion that the endogamy is the chief characteristic of caste, i.e. the members of a caste or sub-caste should marry within their own caste or sub-caste.

Answer 2

Explanation:

As a unit, caste is defined as 'a closed -rank status group. ' As a system, caste refers to collectivity of restrictions, namely, restrictions on change of membership, occupation, marriage and communal and social relations. Caste as a system of stratification has been viewed in two ways.