Question 1.
Why would each varna approve/ dissaprove of the caste system?
Answer: The upper class would approve as they would want to maintain their high status without having to compete with too many people. However, the lower class people may not approve of the caste system as they may be despised by the people from the higher class despite the fact that they were doing an upright occupation.
Question 2.
What makes the caste system fair or unfair?
Answer: The caste system is fair because everyone has a role to play in contributing to the country's economy. The caste system, however, can also be unfair, because people are restricted to their family line, even though they are not as good in that area as compared to another area. There is also a lower chance of discovering new talents as people are restricted to their family job.
Question 3.
Would it be possible to apply the caste system in Singapore?
Answer: It would not be possible to do so. If the caste system is applied in Singapore, people would not be so independent to work for their own rewards and would rely more on their family members. People are also restricted to only mix within their own varna and thus this would not promote racial harmony. People would also discriminate each other.

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