In Japan, as in other societies with a long history of caste, today people may not always discuss _____ openly, but is never far from the surface when people size up one another socially.
A) family background
B) personal talent
C) educational degree
D) physical size

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The sentence directly states that caste is not openly discussed but is still a factor in social evaluation, suggesting that family background, which often correlates with caste, is a relevant factor. The other options do not have the same historical association with caste.

In Japan, as in Other Societies with a Long History