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The supposed lower castes were referred to as _______.

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Savarnas
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Avarnas
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Varna
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Jati
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Solution

The correct option is B Avarnas
The supposed lower caste people or the Avarnas were considered impure and so were denied entry into temples, denied permission to use comon wells. The Avarnas were at the receiving end of discrimination and exploitation.

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