In which other religion, untouchability was observed besides Hinduism?

Buddhism

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Jainism

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Solution

The correct option is C Jainism
Besides Hinduism untouchability was observed in Jainism. The people who are born in lower castes they are considered as impure and untouchable. By the upper-class people, they are restricted to enter in the same temples, drink water from wells, and also not allowed to eat from the same stalls etc. In this way, they are discriminated from the mainstream.

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