Caste and Politics

Author:Himachal Pradesh Board
10th Himachal Pradesh Board
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Caste and Politics: Overview

In this topic, we will learn that the caste system was based on exclusion and discrimination against the outcast groups. Political parties make appeals to caste sentiments to muster support in elections. Many parties demand an end to discrimination.

Important Questions on Caste and Politics

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Democratic Politics -2 (Political Science)>Gender, Religion and Caste>Caste and Politics> Q 1

Which among the following statements about India's Constitution is wrong? 

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Democratic Politics -2 (Political Science)>Gender, Religion and Caste>Caste and Politics> Q 2

Social divisions based on _____ (caste/race) are peculiar to India.

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Democratic Politics -2 (Political Science)>Gender, Religion and Caste>Caste and Politics> Q 3

Observe the image and answer the question. Do you think that political leaders are right to treat people belonging to a caste as 'Vote banks'?

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Democratic Politics -2 (Political Science)>Gender, Religion and Caste>Caste and Politics> Q 4

State two reasons to say that caste alone cannot determine election results in India.

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Democratic Politics -2 (Political Science)>Gender, Religion and Caste>Caste and Politics> Q 5

State how caste inequalities are still continuing in India.