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Discrimination Based on Caste and Regional Identities

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If a person of lower caste was to be subjected to unfair treatment in the office because of his/her caste, what would that be termed as?

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Corruption

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Extortion

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Nepotism

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Discrimination

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Solution

The correct option is D Discrimination
Discrimination is the unfair treatment against people based on their characteristics or identities. Discrimination based on caste, region, and gender is seen in our country.

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