Caste Inequality


 
 
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Caste Inequality

Caste inequality is a significant factor in shaping economic inequality in India. For many years, the caste system dictated who had access to resources like jobs, land, and other opportunities, making it harder for lower castes to progress. Although the law now prohibits discrimination based on caste, the effects of the centuries-long caste system are still visible today.

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Question : 1

Which of the following statements best describes the impact of caste-based discrimination on the socio-economic mobility of lower castes in contemporary India?

Right Option : B
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Question : 2

How does caste-based discrimination in job markets and access to resources reflect broader patterns of economic inequality in India?

Right Option : C
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Question : 3

Considering the findings of the National Sample Survey from 1999, which of the following accurately reflects the comparative economic status of OBCs relative to upper castes and lower castes?

Right Option : C
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