单选题What is the primary purpose of the passage?ATo compare and contrast two theories on the origin of the caste system in IndiaBTo shed some light on an aspect of Indian society that can be confusing to outsidersCTo highlight the social injustices still faced by the Untouchable caste in India todayDTo discredit the theory that the’Arvan Invasio n, ‘brought an end to the Harappan civilizationETo explain to the reader the distinction between the Brahman and Kshatriya castes
单选题
What is the primary purpose of the passage?
A
To compare and contrast two theories on the origin of the caste system in India
B
To shed some light on an aspect of Indian society that can be confusing to outsiders
C
To highlight the social injustices still faced by the Untouchable caste in India today
D
To discredit the theory that the’Arvan Invasio n, ‘brought an end to the Harappan civilization
E
To explain to the reader the distinction between the Brahman and Kshatriya castes
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主旨题。文章主要对印度社会中社会团体的几个基本要素进行了介绍，故本题应选B项。
主旨题。文章主要对印度社会中社会团体的几个基本要素进行了介绍，故本题应选B项。
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