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Directions For Questions Directions: Read the given passage and answer the questions : "Caste is a social institution that has been uniquely associated with Indian society for thousands of years. The caste system in India involves a division into four varnas: Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras. These divisions were not always rigid and were based more on occupation and function rather than birth in the early Vedic period. Over time, however, caste became a rigid system, primarily determined by birth, and members of a caste could not change their status. The system is hierarchical, with some castes holding higher status, while others are considered impure. The caste system has also led to severe inequalities, with some groups, particularly the Dalits, experiencing extreme forms of discrimination." How does the caste system contribute to inequality?