The caste system is based on birth, not occupation. One's occupation is determined by one's caste, not the other way around.

Varna is the term used to describe the social hierarchy of castes in India. It is a Sanskrit word that means 'color' or 'class'.

Shudra is not a varna in the Hindu caste system. It is a term used to describe the lowest caste in the system.

Jati is the term used to describe the sub-castes within a varna. It is a Sanskrit word that means 'birth' or 'lineage'.

Caste does not determine one's political power in Indian society. Political power is determined by a variety of factors, including wealth, education, and political connections.

B.R. Ambedkar was a strong critic of the caste system. He argued that it was a form of social oppression that prevented the lower castes from achieving social and economic equality.

The Dalit Movement was a movement led by B.R. Ambedkar to fight against caste discrimination. The term 'Dalit' means 'oppressed' or 'broken' in Sanskrit.

Mahatma Gandhi argued that caste was a natural and necessary part of Indian society. He believed that it was a way of organizing society into different groups with different functions.

The Harijan Movement was a movement led by Mahatma Gandhi to fight against caste discrimination. The term 'Harijan' means 'children of God' in Sanskrit.

Jawaharlal Nehru argued that caste was a social construct that could be changed through social and economic reforms. He believed that the caste system could be abolished by providing equal opportunities to all citizens.

The Scheduled Caste Movement was a movement led by Jawaharlal Nehru to fight against caste discrimination. The term 'Scheduled Caste' refers to the castes that are officially recognized as being disadvantaged by the Indian government.

Article 18 of the Indian Constitution does not prohibit caste discrimination. It only prohibits untouchability.

All of the above are positive discrimination policies that have been implemented by the Indian government to address caste discrimination.

Class is the term used to describe the social and economic inequalities between different classes in society.

Caste is not a factor that determines one's class position in society. Class position is determined by economic and social factors, such as wealth, occupation, and education.