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The concept of the dominant caste is one of the most influential contributions to the study of rural sociology in India. It was developed by the eminent sociologist M. N. Srinivas to explain the structure of power and authority in Indian villages. A dominant caste is not necessarily the highest caste in the traditional hierarchy but is one that enjoys significant economic, political, and social power within a locality. Dominance arises from a combination of factors such as ownership of land, numerical strength, access to education, political influence, and control over local institutions. Land ownership is the most important basis of caste dominance in rural India. Castes possessing large agricultural holdings exercise control over agricultural production, employment, and local resources. Land enables these groups _______ _____ _______ _________ __________.
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