Question

explain any five reasons for the decline of the caste system in india meritnation

Answer 1

1. Industrialization process affected the caste system as the new source of livelihood is presented to the people.

2. Modern education system which is introduced by the British was crucial to undermine the caste system in India.

3.On the advent of urbanization, rural people also migrated to the towns avail some good employment.

4. Transportation connects people from all across India.

5. Now wealth is seen as social prestige than birth.

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.