Question

Explain any 5 socio economic changes responsible for breaking down the old notion of caste hierarchy in india

Answer 1

1. Political leaders and social reforms
2. education
3. urbanization
4. weakening position of land lords
5. economic development 

Answer 2

$\textbf{Decline of the caste system in India }$:

1. Social reformers like Phule, Gandhiji etc. made great efforts against the caste system. They aimed to promote a casteless society.

2. Urbanisation has also diminished the awareness of caste, as people rub shoulders in buses etc.

3. Literacy has also increased with education, which had also helped to decrease the belief in caste.