Question

factors that led to the weakening of the cast hierarchy in india?

Answer 1

Education...
Weakning positions of landlords...
Constitution abolished untouchability.....
Now it doesn't matter who is passing nearby....

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.