QUESTION 9
GS1
10 marks
Intercaste marriages between castes which have socio-economic parity have increased, to some extent, but this is less true of inter religious marriages. Discuss.
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7 min
150 words
What the examiner wants
Explain why inter-caste marriages among economically equal castes have grown while inter-religious marriages remain rare.
DiscussExplain the different sides of the issue, use evidence, and finish with a balanced view.
Demand-wise check
- 1Why inter-caste marriage has increased: education, urbanisation, jobs, economic parity, legal support≈35 words
- 2Why inter-religious marriage lags: community boundaries, family and religious opposition, legal hurdles, political sensitivity≈35 words
- 3Evidence and implications≈35 words
Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.
Answer plan
DataReasons for inter-caste riseReasons for inter-religious lagImplicationsConclusion
Where marks usually go
- Only discussing inter-caste marriage
- Ignoring the condition 'socio-economic parity' given in the question
Draw this
- Bar chart of inter-caste vs inter-religious marriage share
Value addition
- DataIndia Human Development Survey found about 5% inter-caste and about 2% inter-religious marriages.IHDS-II
- LawSpecial Marriage Act, 1954 requires a 30-day public notice, which couples say exposes them to pressure.Special Marriage Act, 1954
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- Abhishek Kumar Jha · Page 4 ↗Reviewed PYQ reference
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