In India,the jati to which one belonged determined

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One's jati or caste determined whom one could marry in traditional Indian society. Castes were endogamous, meaning individuals were expected to marry within their own caste. This was seen as a way to maintain social order and prevent mixing between different castes. The other choices are not necessarily determined by one's jati; for example, language spoken may be influenced by regional factors rather than caste, and sects of Hinduism may be chosen based on personal beliefs rather than caste affiliation. Land ownership may also be influenced by factors such as wealth and property rights rather than caste.

In India,the Jati to Which One Belonged Determined