Democratisation is not easy in a society that has had a long history of inequality based on:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Caste, community and gender
Option (1) Class, region and language — Incorrect. Class, region and language divide people too, but region and language do not belong to this set of three bases. The long history of inequality that holds back village democracy rests on caste, community and gender.
Option (2) Caste, community and gender — Correct. Indian society has a long history of inequality based on caste, community and gender. Because of it, some groups are not told about village meetings, and rich upper-caste landlords often control the Gram Sabha. So democratisation is not easy.
Option (3) Caste, region and religion — Incorrect. Caste is one right base, but region and religion take the place of community and gender. The three bases are caste, community and gender, so this set is only partly right.
Option (4) Class, community and language — Incorrect. Community is one right base, but class and language take the place of caste and gender. Caste is central here, since landlords from the upper castes often control the Gram Sabha.
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