Question

Describe the positive and negative aspects of relationship between caste and politics.

Answer 1

gives disadvantaged groups the opportunity to demand a share in power and decision- making.

(ii) Many political parties take up the issue of ending caste discrimination.

(iii) Measures for uplifting the status of the backward castes will be undertaken.

Disadvantages:

(i) Caste-based politics diverts attention from main issues such as poverty, corruption etc.

(ii) Caste based politics leads to tensions, conflicts and violence.

Answer 2

Positive- 1) Politics gives many disadvantaged community the space to demand their share of power

2) It helped people from Dalits and OBC caste to gain better access to decision making

Negative - 1)It disrupts social harmony

2)It can divert attention from other pressing issues like poverty, corruption ,etc.