Statement

Question

True False
The British used the caste system to categorize Indian people.


The caste system made it harder for the British to govern Indian society.


A division brought about by the caste system resulted in systemic prejudice and discrimination in India.


Categorizing people is an organized way of understanding people through an unbiased lens.

Answer 1

Here are the assessments for each statement:

1. The British used the caste system to categorize Indian people.

   • True: The British colonial administration recognized and utilized existing caste divisions to categorize and manage Indian society.

2. The caste system made it harder for the British to govern Indian society.

   • False: The caste system actually made it easier for the British to govern by allowing them to exploit divisions within Indian society for administrative control.

3. A division brought about by the caste system resulted in systemic prejudice and discrimination in India.

   • True: The caste system has historically resulted in systemic prejudice and discrimination, particularly against lower castes and marginalized groups.

4. Categorizing people is an organized way of understanding people through an unbiased lens.

   • False: Categorizing people often involves bias and can lead to stereotyping and misunderstanding, rather than an unbiased understanding.