Which of the following is not a characteristic feature of the Indian caste system.

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Untouchability

Discrimination of the basis of skin colour

Caste hierarchy

Marrying within own caste

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All the above features, except the practice of apartheid, i.e., discrimination based on skin colour, are essential features of the Indian caste system. Untouchability involves the practice where physical touch by lower caste people is considered polluted or unholy for the upper castes. Hence, they avoid touching lower-caste people, who are called untouchables. Caste hierarchy, or the social status of people as per their caste, is also an important feature of this system. Even within their caste or tribe, most people marry. Even though many constitutional provisions work to end caste discrimination, it has not been eliminated.

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