Question

Explain the impact of caste system on Indian politics.

Answer 1

Answer:

Caste is leased on inequality by birth. Democracy is based on principles of equality. Caste advocates social exclusion and democracy advocates social inclusion. Caste provides wealth, power and status to specific groups but democracy provides equal chance to all categories irrespective of bias.

Answer 2

Answer:

1. it hindered national unity
2. it stood against democracy
3. it resulted in suppression
4. it hampered national development
5. it resulted in religious conversion
6. it created a false sense of prestige among higher castes
7. it resulted in the introduction of untouchability