Today in India, the caste system
a. still functions in rural areas, though in a weakened form.
b. is still fairly strong in both rural and urban areas.
c. has decreased in the number of castes that are recognized.
d. is the source of social harmony since the different castes are interdependent.
ANSWER:
a
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