Some of the main theories regarding the origin of caste system in India are: (i) racial theory, (ii) political theory, (iii) occupational theory, (iv) traditional theory, (v) guild theory, (vi) religious theory and (vii) evolutionary theory: The exact origin of caste system cannot be traced. The system is said to have originated in India. The… Continue reading 7 Major Theories Regarding the Origin of Caste System in India