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Rajesh belongs to the Valmiki caste and resides in the suburban metropolis in Mumbai. Along with other members of his caste, Rajesh has struggled to find employment opportunities in Mumbai. He is denied work elsewhere due to his caste and continues to be employed in the inhuman practice of manual scavenging to make ends meet.

The situation of Rajesh explains the prevalence of ________ in India.

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casteism
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parochialism
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regionalism
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linguistic chauvinism
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The correct option is A casteism
In the given situation, Rajesh is intentionally denied alternate employment opportunities because of his caste. Along with other members of his caste, he is forced to work as a manual scavenger to earn his livelihood. Not only is he forced to continue this work, he is provided with no safety equipment or protection in this hazardous occupation.

The experience of Rajesh highlights the continuing prevalence of casteism across the country in all spheres of social, economic, and political life, in both rural and urban areas.

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