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among other things by concepts of pollution and purity and generally maximum
commensality occurs with the caste.
Role of Caste and casteism of Indian Politics:
1. Caste and Political Socialization: Different caste groups have their
loyalities behind different parties and their ideologies right from his birth and Indian
Citizen inherits a caste and grow up as a member of particular caste group caste
influences the process of leadership recruitment. This is particularly true in Andhra
Pradesh the Reddys or Kammas and Velemas provide State Leaders.
2. Caste in Party Politics: Caste factors is a constituent of Indian party
system some of the political parties have direct caste basis while others indirectly
bank upon particular caste groups. In particular the regional political parties state
predominantly influenced by the caste factor. Ex: Telugu Desam, DMK, BSP
3. Role of caste in electoral politics: Political parties give great weight
age to the caste factor in selecting their candidates in for their nominees in the
election. In the election campaigns votes are demanded in the name of caste.
Caste groups are happened for committed support so caste acts both as a
unifying and dividing force in Indian Politics.
4. Role of caste Government Making: Since caste is a major feature of
Indian society and acts as an important factor in various process. Caste factor
influence the political and decisions of the formation state governments in the
Indian rural context, the role of caste in the working of Panchayat Raj and other
local institutions has been a recognized reality.
5. Caste Violence: Caste based violence very often finds its way into
politics. The traditional differences between higher and lower castes have
acquired a new vigour and have turned, at times into violent and fierce struggle for
power in society. In states like Maharastra, Bihar, Gujarat and U.P and A.P caste
violence has raised into head even in some urban areas.
6. Role of Caste in State Politics: Caste has been a major dominant
factor of state politics in India, particularly in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar,
Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharastra, Tamilnadu and Uttar Pradesh.
In Andhra Pradesh the electoral politics is virtually caste politics all the
political parties, National regional, communist and non communist including
revolutionary parties like Maoists, their policies, programmes and activities with
reference to the caste factor.
13. Give an account of Vedic culture.
Ans : Refer Q. No. 19, Page 57
14. Write an essay on fundamental rights and duties.
Ans : Refer Q. Nos. 26, 27 Page 181
15. Explain the characteristics of Indian Economy.
Ans : Refer Q. No. 1, Page 59
16. What are problems of Indian Agriculture?
Ans : Refer Q. No. 5, Page 70

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among other things by concepts of pollution and purity and generally maximum
commensality occurs with the caste.
Role of Caste and casteism of Indian Politics:
1. Caste and Political Socialization: Different caste groups have their
loyalities behind different parties and their ideologies right from his birth and Indian
Citizen inherits a caste and grow up as a member of particular caste group caste
influences the process of leadership recruitment. This is particularly true in Andhra
Pradesh the Reddys or Kammas and Velemas provide State Leaders.
2. Caste in Party Politics: Caste factors is a constituent of Indian party
system some of the political parties have direct caste basis while others indirectly
bank upon particular caste groups. In particular the regional political parties state
predominantly influenced by the caste factor. Ex: Telugu Desam, DMK, BSP
3. Role of caste in electoral politics: Political parties give great weight
age to the caste factor in selecting their candidates in for their nominees in the
election. In the election campaigns votes are demanded in the name of caste.
Caste groups are happened for committed support so caste acts both as a
unifying and dividing force in Indian Politics.
4. Role of caste Government Making: Since caste is a major feature of
Indian society and acts as an important factor in various process. Caste factor
influence the political and decisions of the formation state governments in the
Indian rural context, the role of caste in the working of Panchayat Raj and other
local institutions has been a recognized reality.
5. Caste Violence: Caste based violence very often finds its way into
politics. The traditional differences between higher and lower castes have
acquired a new vigour and have turned, at times into violent and fierce struggle for
power in society. In states like Maharastra, Bihar, Gujarat and U.P and A.P caste
violence has raised into head even in some urban areas.
6. Role of Caste in State Politics: Caste has been a major dominant
factor of state politics in India, particularly in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar,
Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharastra, Tamilnadu and Uttar Pradesh.
In Andhra Pradesh the electoral politics is virtually caste politics all the
political parties, National regional, communist and non communist including
revolutionary parties like Maoists, their policies, programmes and activities with
reference to the caste factor.
13. Give an account of Vedic culture.
Ans : Refer Q. No. 19, Page 57
14. Write an essay on fundamental rights and duties.
Ans : Refer Q. Nos. 26, 27 Page 181
15. Explain the characteristics of Indian Economy.
Ans : Refer Q. No. 1, Page 59
16. What are problems of Indian Agriculture?
Ans : Refer Q. No. 5, Page 70