Question

According to Manu Smrithi, anyone who touched the untouchables (Chandala) ____________.

• A. Became pure
• B. Became impure
• C. Became poor
• D. Became rich

Answer 1

The correct option is B Became impure

According to Manusmriti, anyone who touches the untouchables (Chandala) becomes impure. He had to undergo purification many times. As per Vyaghrapada Smrithi, if a touchable person comes within the distance of the tail of a cow with a untouchable, he could purify himself with a bath.