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Q.1 Conducting a caste census is important for better targeting of welfare services; however, such an exercise is fraught with challenges to social harmony and risks polarization. Discuss. (15 Marks)

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  • Briefly write about the context of Caste Census, mentioning Mandal Commission, 1931 Census and 2011 SECC.
  • In the next part, explain its significance such as its use in evidence-based policy making, equitable representation, and understanding exact deprivation level.
  • Also explain the challenges to it, both substantive and procedural such as caste being context-specific, vote bank politics and caste polarization, cumbersome process and failure of 2011 SECC.
  • Conclude by mentioning that reservation is not a solution to problem of employment as it is being shown.

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15 responses to “Q.1 Conducting a caste census is important for better targeting of welfare services; however, such an exercise is fraught with challenges to social harmony and risks polarization. Discuss. (15 Marks)”

  1. Arjun Sheoran Avatar
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      Arjun

      I think two answers have been mixed up here. Please check once.

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      Yogesh

      As this is a 15 mark question, you can add some more relevant points and do some value addition.
      Introduction is fine but here you can mention the outdated nature of the last conducted publically available caste census (Mandal Commission report being based on 1931 caste census can be mentioned to substantiate).
      In next part, points are good…welfare purpose, evidence based policy making, agitations etc. Further, you can talk about the need of verifiable data on socio-economic backwardness as mentioned by the SC in Indra Sawhney case. Justice Rohini Commission findings that less than 1% of OBC Castes corner 50% reservation benefits while 20% had no representation in government services can be added to make the argument stronger, using these judgements and committee reports will enrich your answer too.
      Arguments against are also decent, vote bank politics and caste polarization need to be mentioned.
      Conclusion is decent.
      Keep practicing, improvement in handwriting will increase your marks. 🙂

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      Pallab

      Decent attempt.
      Introduction is good but in the 2nd para you can mention that caste data of SECC 2011 was never released in public domain and the Mandal commission also used data from the 1931 census which is quite outdated.
      In next part, try to do some value enrichment. You can talk about the need of verifiable data on socio-economic backwardness as mentioned by the SC in Indra Sawhney case. Justice Rohini Commission findings that less than 1% of OBC Castes corner 50% reservation benefits while 20% had no representation in government services can be added to make the argument stronger. Other points such as target delivery of services and welfare benefits are good.
      In challenges most of the points are mentioned, caste-based polarization and vote bank politics as one of the major negative consequences of such a census can be mentioned.
      In conclusion, take a balanced stand, that is better, no need to outrightly say that positives>negatives or vice versa, you can just say that if conducted all issues should be looked into and should be based on scientific lines. Last line is good, a way forward such as creating more opportunities in education and employment for all can be incorporated there.
      Keep practicing. 🙂

      6.5/15

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      Hello

      Good attempt. Content is quite good, major points have been covered.
      Introduction is fine but stretches too long..you can make it a bit crisp. Also, Mandal Commission report used the data of 1931 census which can be mentioned and said to be outdated.
      Benefits mentioned are quite good, value enrichment can be done by talk about the need of verifiable data on socio-economic backwardness as mentioned by the SC in Indra Sawhney case. Justice Rohini Commission findings that less than 1% of OBC Castes corner 50% reservation benefits while 20% had no representation in government services can be added to make the argument stronger.
      Challenges in the process has also been well brought out.
      Conclusion is decent.
      Keep practicing. 🙂

  5. MOHANA VIPANCHI Avatar
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      Mohana

      Good attempt; especially your presentation is quite good, neat and clean. Keep it up.
      Content is also decent, some value enrichment can be done by mentioning views of SC/committees etc
      Introduction is good, drawback of SECC 2011 is also nicely mentioned. Further you can emphasize on the outdated nature of caste data as even the Mandal commission report used data from 1931 census.
      You can talk about the need of verifiable data on socio-economic backwardness as mentioned by the SC in Indra Sawhney case. Justice Rohini Commission findings that less than 1% of OBC Castes corner 50% reservation benefits while 20% had no representation in government services can be added to make the argument stronger. Other points such as welfare benefits, evidence based policy making, unreliable data, rising number of agitations are good.
      Challenges mentioned and conclusion part is fine. No need of much changes.
      Keep practicing. 🙂

  6. Rao Avatar
    Rao

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      Rao

      Introduction is good.
      Benefits can be elaborated a bit more since this is a 15 marker and this part is almost the crux of the answer. You can talk about the usage of outdated data as seen in Mandal commission report which might create further anomalies. Also, when you talk about the need of verifiable data on socio-economic backwardness, mentioned the Indra Sawhney case; Justice Rohini Commission findings that less than 1% of OBC Castes corner 50% reservation benefits while 20% had no representation in government services can be added to make the argument stronger.
      Other points are fine.
      Challenges mentioned are also good, example of SECC 2011 can be mentioned as data could not be released due to anomalies.
      Conclusion is fine, a more balanced approach could be taken, no need to mention inevitability, precise data with adequate safeguards is decent enough. Way forward such as creating more opportunities in education and employment for all can be incorporated.
      Keep practicing. 🙂

      6.5/15

  7. megha kanapala Avatar
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      Megha

      Introduction is fine but you can add here that caste data from SECC 2011 could not be released and even Mandal commission used caste data from 1931 census in its report.
      Significance mentioned is fine, broad points have been covered. Further, you can talk about the need of verifiable data on socio-economic backwardness as mentioned by the SC in Indra Sawhney case. Justice Rohini Commission findings that less than 1% of OBC Castes corner 50% reservation benefits while 20% had no representation in government services can be added to make the argument stronger, using these judgements and committee reports will enrich your answer.
      Challenges mentioned are fine.
      Way forward is also decent enough.
      Keep practicing. 🙂

      6.5/15

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