Question

Describe the positive and negative role of caste in politics??

Answer 1

1. Positive aspect : caste in politics helps in highlighting the issues of disadvantaged classes and also allows the govt. To attend to these.

• Negative aspect : exclusive attention to caste and drive the attention from the pressing issues like poverty , corruption, development . It can also cause violence at times.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

positive:

(i) It 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.

negative:

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

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