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The Untouchables occupy the __________ position in the strata of a caste based society.

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Lowest
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Highest
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Middle
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None
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The correct option is A Lowest
Four Varna System’ is a system of social division. It is said that it is based on Karma theory. Brahmana – study, teaching, participation in Yagnas etc; Kshatriya –Political Administration; Vysya – Business; Shudra – Manual labourer. All the people who belong to these four groups are expected to perform their respective roles.
The fifth group which were considered as untouchables, were never considered as humans.The Untouchables occupy the lowest position in the strata of a caste based society. The practice of untouchability has its beginning in Varna System.

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