Which statement explains why Dalits were considered to be “untouchable” and “unseeable”?(1 point)

Responses

They performed jobs that dealt with contamination and what was considered spiritual pollution.
They performed jobs that dealt with contamination and what was considered spiritual pollution.

They worked as servants to the upper castes.
They worked as servants to the upper castes.

They were highly favored by the gods and could not be approached.
They were highly favored by the gods and could not be approached.

They were considered to be unclean because they raised livestock.

1 answer

The statement that explains why Dalits were considered to be “untouchable” and “unseeable” is:

They performed jobs that dealt with contamination and what was considered spiritual pollution.

This reflects the socio-religious beliefs that led to the marginalization of Dalits, who often worked in occupations deemed impure or polluting by the higher castes.