Diversity and Discrimination — Social Studies STD 6 — Question

India has a hierarchical caste system in the society. The Indian term for caste is jati, which generally designates a group varying in size from a handful to many thousands. There are thousands of such jatis, and each has its distinctive rules and customs.Varna refers to the ancient and somewhat ideal fourfold division of the Hindu society:

1. The Brahmans, the priestly and learned class.
2. The Kshatriyas, the warriors and rulers.
3. The Vaisyas, farmers and merchants.
4. The Sudras, peasants and laborers.

The Caste System was born and maintained by the Brahmins, the priestly class, they are the ones to get more advantage from it.