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Question
State whether the following statement is True or False with reasons.
The traditional influence of caste has changed today.
Options
True
False
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Solution
This statement is True.
Reason:
- Because of the effects of industrialization, urbanization, advanced modes of transportation and communication, the spread of modern education, constitutional provisions, social legislation, and so on, the traditional influence of caste has shifted.
- The restrictions on the Indian people's food habits have been relaxed. In modern times, the distinction between touchable and untouchable is not felt.
- The constitutional provisions and social legislation have removed the upper castes' special civil and religious privileges, as well as their disabilities.
- Occupations are becoming increasingly caste-free. People now have more options for careers based on their skills, education, and aptitude.
- Inter-caste marriages have become more common. The caste councils have vanished, and their authority has been given to the state.
- The traditional rights, authorities, and sanctions based on caste hierarchy may not be apparent today, however, it is so deeply entrenched in people’s minds that it permeates social interactions Nevertheless, in the ordinary transactions of daily life, village people tend to cooperate with each other.
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