Question Q9GS1GS1

Do you agree that Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's view of the caste problem was more political than social? Also, highlighting his efforts aimed at social reform. (Answer in 150 words) 10 marks

Introduction

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was a revolutionary personality; immemorable due to his contribution in eliminating the evils of untouchability in India.

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Main Body

Ambedkar's view of 'caste problem':

(a) Political View

=> He experimented with political view of 'swaraj' and viewed 'caste' as a result of political inequality.

=> He advocated for political representation of lower caste.

Eg: [illegible] pact with Gandhi => representation of lower castes in provincial government.

=> Constitutional guarantee of equality

eg: Article 17 => abolition of untouchability.

(b) Social => Ambedkar didn't limit his fight against annihilation of caste to political means.

Advocated caste equality through several social efforts:

1Inter-caste dining and maraji ages to remove caste barriers.

2Launched Mahad Satyagraha to fight for access to public wells by lower castes.

3Launched the Bahiskrit Bharat Sabha => to raise voice against caste discrimination in the society.

4Converted to Buddhism in Nagpur to resist against Hindu practices of caste discrimination.

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Conclusion

Therefore, Ambedkar wanted to eradicate caste inequalities through political representation and social change of attitude.

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Topper

Ritika Chitlangia

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Role of Women and Women's Organization, Population and Associated Issues, Poverty and Developmental issues, Urbanization, their problems and their remedies

Population & Poverty

Social reform movements

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