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How many caste are there in general?
In its First Schedule, the Indian Constitution, in the 1950 Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order lists 1,108 castes across 25 states, while the 1950 Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order lists 744 tribes across 22 states.
Is ur general category?
Basically UR Category or General Category are the same but there are only one difference that is In General Category there are some Reserved Candidates or persons but in Unreserved Category they are totally unreserved & there is no reservation provide to them by Government in Education, Government Institution etc.
Is OC and OBC caste are same?
OBC means other backward caste i.e having less oppurtunities and fairly less resources. OC means other caste i.e other then these. these are the aspects on which OBC’s are given oppurtunities to make every caste equal in our society.
What are two kinds of caste?
The four primary castes are: Brahmin, the priests; Kshatriya, warriors and nobility; Vaisya, farmers, traders and artisans; and Shudra, tenant farmers, and servants. Some people were born outside of (and below) the caste system.
What are the four categories in the caste system?
Braham. single spiritual power that Hindus believe lives in everything.
Which caste is in the highest caste?
The highest of all the castes, and traditionally priests or teachers, Brahmins make up a small part of the Indian population.
What are some examples of a caste system?
Examples of Caste System in the following topics: Caste Systems Caste systems are closed social stratification systems in which people inherit their position and experience little mobility. Race Relations in Mexico: The Color Hierarchy Mexican society still shows traces of the racial and ethnic caste system that was instituted by the Spanish during the colonial period. The Incest Taboo, Marriage, and the Family A classic example is seen in India’s caste system, in which unequal castes are endogamous.