Industrial Societies Keep Castelike Qualities (Such as the Inheritance of Wealth)

Industrial societies keep castelike qualities (such as the inheritance of wealth) , rather than becoming complete meritocracies because:

A) too many people would be poor if everything were based on merit.
B) productivity and efficiency would decrease.
C) a pure meritocracy diminishes the importance of families.
D) tradition is extremely important.
E) rebellion would result.