Assertion (A): The caste system is unique to India and is also the basis of stratification in our country.
The caste is an inseparable aspect of Indian society in which all the castes in all the four major religions-Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Christian-are living peacefully with each other.
Reason (R) : The caste system with all its peculiarities is unique to India and hence it is not universal.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below: