Question

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of politics in caste

Answer 1

Advantages:

(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.

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.