Caste is a system of social stratification which determines an individuals status and role after birth. It is taken as a very important unit in Hindu social system. It shows individuals status rather than his quality, skill qualification and expertise. Hence, it is a means of stratification in society.
A caste is a form of social stratification characterized by indogamy heredity transmission of lifestyle with often includes an occupation, status in the hierarchy and customary social interaction and exclusion. The caste system custom was traditionally only prevalent in the Hindu societies of the Madhesi, Khas, and Newars.
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