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Question
Which statement explains why Dalits were considered to be “untouchable” and “unseeable”?(1 point)
Responses
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 worked as servants to the upper castes.
They worked as servants to the upper castes.
They were considered to be unclean because they raised livestock.
They were considered to be unclean because they raised livestock.
They performed jobs that dealt with contamination and what was considered spiritual pollution.
1 answer
The correct statement is:
They performed jobs that dealt with contamination and what was considered spiritual pollution.
Dalits, historically part of the lowest caste in the Indian social hierarchy, often engaged in occupations that were deemed impure or contaminated, which contributed to their being regarded as "untouchable" and "unseeable."
