Caste and Social Practices — Revision Notes

⚡ 30-Second Revision

Varna: broad scheme; jati: numerous situated groups.
Endogamy: marriage within a group; not identical to hereditary occupation.
1873: Phule's Satyashodhak Samaj; 1901: Risley census classification.
Article 17: untouchability; Article 16: public employment; Article 46: directive.
77/81/85: promotion provision, backlog treatment, consequential seniority.

2-Minute Revision

Caste combines identity, social boundaries and unequal access in forms that vary historically. Varna and jati operate at different classificatory levels. Reform, mobility and constitutional provisions can change opportunities without automatically dissolving every boundary. Explain each mechanism and test outcomes separately instead of inferring the whole system from one example.

5-Minute Revision

An illustrative family changes occupation but maintains caste endogamy. State exactly what has changed and what has not. Then match Articles 14, 16, 17 and 46 to their functions. Write one sentence each distinguishing a constitutional prohibition, a policy measure and evidence of its actual effect.

Vyyuha Quick Recall

V–J = broad Varna, situated Jati. M–O–A = Marriage, Occupation, Access: examine each separately. 77–81–85 = promotion provision, backlog, seniority.