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SURAMYA SHARMAAIR 359· 2025

Question Q.3GS1GS1

Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar had contrasting philosophies and approaches on caste and social reform. Examine.

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Introduction

Mahatma Gandhi and B.R. Ambedkar were both crusaders of caste reform and social change. Both promoted ideas of human dignity and equality.

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Main Body

Mahatma Gandhi and B.R. Ambedkar were both crusaders of caste reform and social change. Both promoted ideas of human dignity and equality.

Both had contrasting philosophies and approaches:

On caste reforms:

Mahatma Gandhi | B.R. Ambedkar

1Wanted spiritual reform in Hindu society without creation caste hierarchy. | (1) Complete annihilation of caste promoted.
2Laws studies as integral part of Hindu society. | (2) Hinduism / Dalits; as separate from Hindu society.
3Invoked moral guilt on Hindus as approach eg; Pastors and awareness. | (3) Right be constitutional mean to secure rights & dignity eg; Draupadi electrocution.

On social reforms:

Gandhi: | Ambedkar:

1Gram aware and bottom up develop- meant of society. | (4) Top down development -> mass village as hub of casticism.
2Brahminical approach eg; Weaving, people occupations and life. | (4) Modernism of west & master value promotion.

Dispite these contexts, both disidya had similar ends to reach social harmony and promote collective development of all sections.

4Gave some caste 'Harijan' terms.
5Passive special agitism suit gave up discrimination eg; Quit up untouchable + purity.

On social reforms:

Gandhi: | Ambedkar:

1Gram aware and bottom up develop meant of society. | (4) Top down development -> mass village as hub of casticism.
2Brahminical approach eg; Weaving, people occupations and life. | (4) Modernism of west & master value promotion.

Dispite these contexts, both disidya had similar ends to reach social harmony and promote collective development of all sections.

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Conclusion

Despite these contexts, both disidya had similar ends to reach social harmony and promote collective development of all sections.

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  • Good comparative structure with tables
  • Addressed multiple dimensions of their philosophies
  • Balanced conclusion noting similarities in end goals
  • Clear distinction between their approaches

Topper

SURAMYA SHARMA

AIR 3592025

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India

Social Reform Movements

Gandhi and Ambedkar on Caste Reform

Writing Stats

290

Total words

15

Paragraphs

Comparative and analytical

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