The caste system is still critical in Indian life ... There are hundreds of castes and subcastes in India’s ancient social hierarchy largely based on occupation and economic status.

India’s current policy caps quotas at 50%, with 27% reserved for OBCs. Caste is an ancient system of social hierarchy in India and is critical to Indian life and politics. There are hundreds of ...

India's current policy caps quotas at 50%, with 27% reserved for OBCs. Caste is an ancient system of social hierarchy in India and is critical to Indian life and politics. There are hundreds of caste ...