Indian Democracy and the Caste System

The video discusses the positive effects of Indian democracy, particularly its role in weakening the caste system and reducing social hierarchy. It highlights the high level of electoral processes in India, showcasing the realization of democratic ideals in a poor country. The political weakening of the caste structure through democratic institutions and public law is emphasized as a significant achievement. The video concludes by attributing these achievements to the extent to which democracy has been realized in India.

What is one positive effect of Indian democracy mentioned in the video?

• Decrease in electoral participation

• Weakening of the caste system

• Strengthening of the caste system

• Increase in social hierarchy

What does the video highlight about Indian electoral processes?

• They are run at a high level

• They are poorly managed

• They are the smallest in history

• They are exclusive to certain groups

How are Indian national elections described in terms of scale?

• The most exclusive in human history

• The smallest in human history

• The largest free electoral choice in human history

• The least significant in human history

What role do democratic institutions play in the caste structure?

• They politically weaken the caste structure

• They ignore the caste structure

• They have no impact on the caste structure

• They strengthen the caste structure

What is considered a significant achievement of Indian democracy?

• The realization of democracy through electoral structure

• The idea of democracy itself

• The isolation from global democratic practices

• The rejection of democratic principles