Question

Choose the incorrect statement(s).

• A. The Mahars were rich.
• B. The Mahars did not own land.
• C. The Mahars lived in villages.
• D. The Mahars were considered as "untouchable".

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

The correct options are
A The Mahars were rich.
C The Mahars lived in villages.

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of Indian Constitution belonged to the Mahar caste. The Mahar caste was considered as "untouchable" and they were poor. They did not own land and lived outside the main village. They were not allowed inside the village and their children did the same job as the parents.