Question 6 of 17intermediate🔧 ApplyNumerical2 marks

The affluent population of 'Upper' caste Hindus is roughly how many times larger than the percentage for the 'lower' castes (ST, SC, OBC)?

Correct Answer

In Rural India, the affluent population of 'Upper' caste Hindus is roughly 2.5 to 6 times larger than the lower castes. In Urban India, it is roughly 4 to 10 times larger.

Exercise: EXERCISE FOR TABLES 1 AND 2 | Q: 5 | (Page 11)
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Explanation

This question requires calculating the ratio of affluent percentages between Upper caste Hindus and each lower caste group (ST, SC, OBC) using data from Table 2. The calculation shows significant disparities - Upper caste Hindus have substantially higher rates of affluence compared to all three lower caste categories in both rural and urban areas.

Solution Steps

  1. Step 1: From Table 2, note the affluent percentages - Upper caste Hindus: Rural 8.6%, Urban 8.2%; ST: Rural 1.4%, Urban 1.8%; SC: Rural 1.7%, Urban 0.8%; OBCs: Rural 3.3%, Urban 2.0%

  2. Step 2: Calculate ratio for Rural India - Upper caste Hindus vs ST: 8.6÷1.4 ≈\approx 6 times; vs SC: 8.6÷1.7 ≈\approx 5 times; vs OBCs: 8.6÷3.3 ≈\approx 2.6 times

  3. Step 3: Calculate ratio for Urban India - Upper caste Hindus vs ST: 8.2÷1.8 ≈\approx 4.5 times; vs SC: 8.2÷0.8 ≈\approx 10 times; vs OBCs: 8.2÷2.0 ≈\approx 4 times

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