Question : Caste is not a sin, but caste discrimination is sin, as a concerned citizen, comment critically on this statement.
(2010)
Answer : Though Caste discrimination is worse than slavery and Apartheid in many respects it is quite noticeable in the Indian society. In the Indian Caste system, the following features stand out:
Question : Discuss the impact of caste discrimination – affirmative or otherwise, on the harmony of the society as a whole.
(2008)
Answer : Castes are hereditary systems of occupation, endogamy, social culture, social class, and political power, the assignment of individuals to places in the social hierarchy is determined by social group and cultural heritage. Although India is often now associated with the word “caste”, it was first used by the Portuguese to describe inherited class status in their own European society. Discrimination based on caste is prevalent mainly in parts of Asia (India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, ....
Question : Relevance of varnavyastha for Sarvodaya.
(1995)
Answer : The concept of Sarvodaya may be rendered as uplift of all, rise of all or awakening of all. All the meanings of this term closely correspond to each other. In a society only the few are endowed with knowledge, power, prestige and wealth and a very large number are languishing, Sarvadoya wants them to rise above. But since it believes in the upliftment of all, it does not envisage a conflict between the high and ....
Question : The relation between Western philosophy and life is not the same as that between Indian philosophy and life. Elucidate and critically evaluate this statement.
(1995)
Answer : In the field of philosophy, India has unmatched contribution. The streams of Indian philosophy are said to be an eternal message of India’s learned stage. Ancient Indian philosophers have expressed their essential thoughts in a special bound in well balanced symbolic stanzas. In all there are six streams of Indian philosophy known as shaddarshan. Principles and subject maters of each of there six streams suggest a particular life style leading to liberation. The Sanskrit world ....
