Ms. X is a follower of a religion that emphasizes that individuals should be judged solely by their spiritual achievements. The caste she belongs to is of the highest order in her religion, and hence is highly respected. She also firmly believes that she was born into the high caste as a result of her spiritual development in her previous life. Ms. X follows:

A. Hinduism.

B. Buddhism.

C. Confucianism.

D. Islam.

E. Christianity.

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24 July, 11:50

Ms. X is a follower of a religion that emphasizes that individuals should be judged solely by their spiritual achievements. The caste she belongs to is of the highest order in her religion, and hence is highly respected. She also firmly believes that she was born into the high caste as a result of her spiritual development in her previous life. Ms. X follows:

A. Hinduism.

B. Buddhism.

C. Confucianism.

D. Islam.

E. Christianity.

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Shea Chang · Answer 1

A. Hinduism.

Explanation:

The Hindu conception of the society where an individual gets a place in social order determines by his birth and not merit is called caste system. Hindu society is consist of four varnas or caste in which the highest place is acquired by Brahmans and lowest by Shudras. As spirituality determines one birth in the next life therefore the Brahmanas (priestly class) would dominate the social order to eternity. This system was made to ensure a secure position in society by dominant groups. However modern democratic society have weakened this conception, it is still prevalent in some part of society.