Question

Describe any three factors that brought about changes in the indian caste system

Answer 1

Some of the important Factors Responsible for Change in Caste System in India are as follows:


Caste system under the impact of certain powerful factors is undergoing rapid transformation in modern India. The factors responsible for such a change in the system are as follows
1. Modern education:
Modern liberal education introduced into the country by the British has played a crucial role in undermining the importance of caste in Indian social life.
2. Industrialization:
The process of industrialization has affected caste structure to a remarkable extent. Industrial growth has provided new sources of livelihood to people and made occupational mobility possible. Factories, mills and offices are agog with activity.
3. Urbanization:
Industrialization has given rise to the process of urbanization. New townships have emerged. The ruralites migrate to these towns in order to avail better employment opportunities.

Answer 2

Decline of the caste system in India :

(i) Efforts of social reformers like Phule, Gandhiji, Ambedkar against caste system have helped to promote a casteless society.

(ii) Economic development has reduced the emphasis on caste.

(iii) Large scale urbanisation has diminished the awareness of caste, as people rub shoulders in buses, trains and offices.