Question

What imact did the caste system have on the development of intellectual thought in India​

Answer 1

Answer:

Abstract

Caste is the basic structural feature of Hindu society; all social scientists are agreed on this. Since Hinduism is generally recognised to be as much a social system as a religion, its social framework embodying caste rituals has governed the lives of the majority of Indians for hundreds of years. Having deep roots in tradition and enjoying sanction in all religious literature belonging to the pre‐British era, caste has been the dominant principle of social organisation since ancient times. In fact, barring the recent past, Hinduism has always been identified in the minds of most Indians with caste observances. Writes R.C. Zaehner: “…until a century or so ago the acceptance of the caste system was considered by the orthodox to be the sole effective criterion of whether one was or was not a Hindu. In matters of belief it mattered not at all whether one believed in one god or many, or not at all, nor did it much matter on how one interpreted ‘liberation’ or whether one rejected it outright so long as one fulfilled the duties prescribed for one's caste.”

Citation

Sana, A. (1993), "THE CASTE SYSTEM IN INDIA AND ITS CONSEQUENCES",

Answer 2

Answer:

very bad impact

Explanation:

even in Bihar Government are choose by caste.

And their government focus on only their castes

for ex. Lalu Yadav focused only on Yadavas caste.

Currently everyone (in his caste) is willing to vote his son. but lalu yadav has done so many crimes thereafter....

then u can think about casteism

Note:Not only Yadavas but also many castes support only their caste politician. I taken the "Yadav" only for a example. So don't take it serious plz. :)