Question

Caste can take various forms in politics? Describe any five forms

Answer 1

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➤ 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 is formed, political parties  takecare 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  particular 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.