Question : Which of the following is a significant change observed in the caste system in modern India?
Option 1: Complete eradication of caste discrimination
Option 2: Emergence of new castes based on profession
Option 3: Increase in inter-caste marriages
Option 4: Absence of caste-based political parties
Correct Answer: Increase in inter-caste marriages
Solution : One of the significant changes in the modern caste system is the increase in inter-caste marriages, reflecting a gradual breakdown of traditional barriers.