Question

What does caste hierarchy mean ?

CBSE Class X Social Science VSA (1 Mark)

Answer 1

Caste hierarchy signifies a ladder like formation in which all caste groups are placed from the highest to the lowest.

Answer 2

Caste Hierarchy is a system in which members of a society are ranked according to relative caste--upper to bottom.The caste system is the social stratification in India and is particularly based on the basis of birth rather than occupation.

The caste in India transfers from father to his children. caste system determines the social, political, economic and social life of people in India.