Before Melissa's trip to India,she read a book that said India has four main castes.When she arrived,she asked Veda,an Indian woman,"Which of the four castes does your family belong to?" Veda smiled and corrected Melissa,pointing out that:
A) it is impolite to say the word "caste."
B) over time,the caste system has evolved into thousands of subcastes.
C) the caste system no longer exists.
D) Melissa should have known Veda's caste based on Veda's dress and language.

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The correct answer is B because Veda corrected Melissa by telling her that the caste system has evolved into thousands of subcastes. This means that the traditional four caste system has become much more complex. Option A is incorrect because it is not impolite to say the word "caste", it is just not an accurate reflection of the current caste system. Option C is incorrect because while the caste system may not have the same level of influence as in the past, it still exists in many parts of India. Option D is incorrect because it is not appropriate to assume someone's caste based on their dress or language.

Before Melissa's Trip to India,she Read a Book That Said