Can a Brahmin be poor?

This self-perception is shaped by the relative social status, which for poor Brahmins remains high, despite their objective economic disadvantage, and for non-poor Dalits, remains low, even when they are not below the poverty line. The same pattern is seen for the middle-class and comfortable categories as well.

Who were Dalits Class 9?

The term ‘Dalit’ is a designation for a group of people traditionally regarded as untouchable. It is a term that the so-called lower castes use to address themselves.

What is prejudice in civics for Class 6?

Answer: Prejudice means forming an opinion about a person or thing without knowing the actual facts about them.

Can a caste other than Brahmin become the Prime Minister of India?

The evidence so far shows that it has not been possible to forge a durable consensus on a caste other than the Brahmin for the job of Prime Minister of India. A Kayastha, two Rajputs, a Jat, a Vokaligga and a Khatri became Prime Ministers but did not last beyond a year or two. Every Brahmin Prime Minister completed his term.

What is the role of Brahmins in Hinduism?

Brahmins belong to the highest caste in the Hindu caste system. They have the responsibility to act as priests and teachers. They have to maintain and spread the sacred-spiritual knowledge generation after generation. They should have read all the Vedas.

Who was the first Indian prime minister who faced Brahmins losing power?

P.V. Narasimha Rao was the first Congress Prime Minister who faced, with great anxiety, the prospect of Brahmins losing political power. He himself came on top under unusual circumstances. Had Rajiv Gandhi not been assassinated half way through the 1991 General elections, he would probably have had to sit in the opposition.

Which caste is the most superior in Hinduism?

The Brahmins won and were known as the most superior caste among all four. According to Hinduism, food is considered as a gift of God and thus, it should be respected. Brahmins should eat sattvik or pure food. It is believed that if one eats pure food he becomes pure.