Question 2.10JustifyGS1GS1

भारतीय समाज में विभिन्न सार्वजनिक जीवन में भिन्नता जाति के उन्मूलन के लिए एक प्रमुख बाधा के रूप में कार्य करता है। और जाति-यह जाति के उन्मूलन के लिए कैसे असप्रभावी उत्तर दीजिए। The dichotomy in public and private life in Indian society acts as a major barrier to the annihilation of caste. Justify. (Answer in 150 words) 10 Marks

Introduction

Caste can be defined as a group mainly characterized by hierarchy, occupational identity, endogamy etc.

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Main Body

Why annihilation of caste is needed: Caste hierarchies lead to discrimination, Occupational rigidity with right to marry, Caste led violence, Mob lynching, Honour killings.

Dichotomy in public & private life as a barrier:

1Caste practiced in personal sphere - Study on some Rishikwelas or blue know shared that they interacted with everyone in public sphere but used to practise caste in personal sphere.

2Caste is practiced in covert forms - People don't deny to give water to their maid but will keep their utensils different

3Publicly people seem to be helping nature - Politicians appealing to caste identity may touch so called lower caste but then purify themselves with holy water

4Endogamy is strictly practiced. However caste is still practised publicly - eg> CM of Bihar, when visited Temple it was washed & purified by priests.

Way forward: Educational awareness, Role models (Former PM from Baghel), Better implementation of SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989.

Annihilation of caste was advocated by B.R. Ambedkar. But caste is also a factor in solidarity among people.

177 words5 paragraphs

Conclusion

Caste is also a factor in solidarity among people.

9 words

Diagram

Diagram showing 'Why annihilation of caste?' with branches showing caste hierarchies leading to discrimination, occupational rigidity, caste-led violence, mob lynching, and honour killings

Clear definition of caste
Identifies multiple consequences of caste system
Provides specific examples and research references

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Topper

Anjali Thankur

AIR 432023

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Salient features of Indian Society

Caste System

Public and private dichotomy in caste practice

Writing Stats

201

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