Question

Describe any three factors that are responsible for breaking down of the old notions of caste hierarchy

Answer 1

1. Social reformers like Jotiba Phule, Gandhiji, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, etc., advocated and worked to establish a society in which caste inequalities are absent.
2.With economic development, large scale urbanisation, growth of literacy and education and the weakening of the positions in the villages, the old notions of caste hierarchy are breaking down.
3.The Constitution of India prohibits discrimination of any type. It provides equal opportunities to all

Answer 2

The three factors responsible for breaking down of the old notions of caste hierarchy are :

1.  Modernization and education has reduced the emphasize on caste. The educated people regard caste as unethical and ignorance.

2.  The prohibition of caste based discrimination and the strict laws against it also responsible for breaking down of old notions of caste hierarchy.  

3.  Occupational mobility lead to social mobility which also broke down old notions of caste hierarchy.