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No. VarNa is an artificial concept devised by ancient Indian law-makers
and theologians. Caste is a practical consequence of the social
fabric. The caste can often be determined by the name of a person,
but these days, that is also difficult, as Indians nowadays tend to
give their children generic and colorless names.
Only one caste can really be easily identified. Orthodox brahmin
males invariably wear the yajnopavIta, a sacred thread that hangs
from their left shoulder across their torso. Of course, they can
only be identified this way if they are not wearing a garment that
covers their entire upper body (the traditional style).
In the old days (a little over 50 years ago), the untouchable castes,
male and female, were not allowed to wear upper garments. This is
how they were distinguished from the others. Thankfully this form of
oppression has largely ceased.
Mani
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