Which statement explains why Dalits were considered to be "untouchable" and "unseeable"?

Question

A. They performed jobs that dealt with contamination and what was considered spiritual pollution
B. They were highly favored by the gods and could not be approached
C. They worked as servants to the upper castes
D. They were considered to be unclean because they raised livestock

Answer 1

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

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

Dalits traditionally engaged in occupations that were seen as impure or contaminating, which led to their marginalization in the caste system.