Sociology II · 10 marks · 150 words
Did caste-based reservations led to the politicization of caste rather than its annihilation?
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Syllabus: Politics and Society: (a) Nation, democracy and citizenship. (b) Political parties, pressure groups, social and political elite. (c) Regionalism and decentralization of power. (d) Secularization.
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