Question

Analyse the role of caste in Indian politics.

CBSE Class X Social Science LA (5 Marks)

Answer 1

Influence of caste on politics :

(i) While choosing candidates for election, political parties consider the caste composition of the voters to win support.

(ii) When the government are formed, political parties take care that representative from different castes find place in the government.

(iii) Political parties make appeal to the caste sentiments to win votes.

(iv) Some political parties are known to favour some caste.

(v) Universal adult franchise and the principle of one-person one-vote have compelled the political leaders to bring caste sentiments into politics to muster support.

Answer 2

Explanation:

*when parties choose candidate in election they keep in mind that caste composition of the electorate and nominated candidates from different caste to win in election

*when government are formed the political parties usually take care that representatives of different caste and tribes find a place in it

*political parties and candidates in election appeals to caste sentiment to support

*Universal adult franchise and the principal of 1person 1vole compell the political leaders to gear upto the task of mobilshing and securing the political support