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Abhishek SinghAIR 1747311868991· 2023

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Do you agree that DR. B.R Ambedkar's view of the caste problem was more political than social? Also, highlight his efforts aimed at social reform.

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Introduction

Dr. Ambedkar also called 'Messiah of oppressed lower caste people he contributed immensely in social reform & held distinct view on caste problem.

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Main Body

Do you agree that DR.B.R.Ambedkar's view of the caste problem was more political than social? Also, highlight his efforts aimed at social reform.

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Dr. Ambedkar also called 'Messiah of oppressed lower caste people he contributed immensely in social reform & held distinct view on caste problem.

Political view:

1Caste system can be corrected through legal & Constitutional empowerment, Reservations
2[SIC] Separate electorate: Demanded separate electorate before Simon Commission for lower caste.
3Considered lower castes as politically oppressed.

Social view:

1Vesting system & caste cast (created by higher caste to exploit lower castes
2Also intercaste marriage should be promoted to end caste system
3Lower castes are [not] Hindu minority but have [distinct] identity & need special treatment.

So Ambedkar's view on caste problem was both political & social to equal degree.

Efforts in Social Reform:

1started Bahiskrit Hitkari Sabha to deliberate on cause of caste.
2Published Mooknayak 'educating people.
3formed independent labour party.
4Mahad satyagraha & burning of manumsmrti as a symbol of defiance for his contribution, he is also called architect of modern india.
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Conclusion

So Ambedkar's view on caste problem was both political & social to equal degree.

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  • Acknowledges Ambedkar's title as 'Messiah'
  • Sets up the scope of answer
  • Well-structured answer with clear divisions between political and social views
  • Specific examples like separate electorate and Simon Commission
  • Balances the argument by showing both dimensions
  • Lists concrete actions and organizations founded
  • Mentions symbolic acts like burning of Manusmriti
  • Links efforts to his title as 'architect of modern india'

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Abhishek Singh

AIR 17473118689912023

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Topic

Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India

Caste System

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's views on caste

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