Consider the following statements 1 Power has become independent of class than what it was...........

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Consider the following statements:

1. Power has become independent of class than what it was in the past.

2. Ownership of land is no longer the decisive factor in acquiring power.

3. Mobility in the caste system has always been an extremely slow and gradual process

Which of the statements given above are correct according to Andre Beteille with regard to power?

1 and 3

2 and 3

1 and 2

1,2 and 3

Explanation:

- Statement 1: Power has become independent of class than what it was in the past.

- Andre Beteille argues that power is still closely linked to class, though the relationship may be less direct than before. However, it hasn’t become fully independent.

- Statement 2: Ownership of land is no longer the decisive factor in acquiring power.

- Beteille notes that while land is important, other sources like education, money, and bureaucracy have become significant in acquiring power in modern society.

- Statement 3: Mobility in the caste system has always been an extremely slow and gradual process.

- According to Beteille, this is true. Caste mobility is historically slow and difficult.

- Option 1: 1 and 3

- Option 2: 2 and 3

- Option 3: 1 and 2

- Option 4: 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: Option 2 – 2 and 3

Power is not yet fully independent of class (so statement 1 is not entirely correct), but statements 2 and 3 are correct per Beteille.