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QUESTION 8
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10 marks

“Caste system is assuming new identities and associational forms. Hence, caste system cannot be eradicated in India.” Comment.

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What the examiner wants

Comment: answer the exact PYQ as framed — ““Caste system is assuming new identities and associational forms. Hence, caste system cannot be eradicated in India.” Comment.” Treat each scoring limb separately instead of writing a general note on Changing Face of Caste.

CommentGive your own view on the statement and back it with facts and examples.

Demand-wise check

  1. 1“Caste system is assuming new identities and associational forms≈55 words
  2. 2Hence, caste system cannot be eradicated in India.” Comment≈55 words

Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.

Answer plan

Define/contextAddress each explicit social dimension in sequenceUse India-specific examples/evidenceCounterpoint/limitationsBalanced conclusion or way forward

Where marks usually go

  • Writing generally about Changing Face of Caste without directly resolving: ““Caste system is assuming new identities and associational forms.”
  • Under-developing the second scoring limb: “Hence, caste system cannot be eradicated in India.” Comment.”

Value addition

  • 3–4 node flowchart or dimension wheel keyed to the question’s main components
    → Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.

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