Question

1. a fixed social class into which a person is born

a. caste
b. veda
c. karma
d. subcontinent

Explanation:

1. Caste refers to a rigid, hereditary social class system where a person's social status is assigned at birth, matching the question's definition.
2. Veda are ancient Hindu sacred texts, not a social class.
3. Karma is the concept of action and its moral consequences in Dharmic religions.
4. Subcontinent is a large, distinct landmass within a continent, unrelated to social class.

Answer:

a. Caste