Question

What were the factors responsible for the improvement in the condition of the untouchables during British India?
1. Development of railways.
2. Equality before law.
3. Equal opportunity for all in the civil services.
4. Development of Modern Industries.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

• A. Only 1 and 2
• B. Only 2 and 3
• C. Only 1 and 4
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

The economic, educational and political changes initiated by the British diminished the social distance between the untouchables and the upper caste Hindus. The improvement in the condition of the untouchables was further bolstered by the development of railways and other modes transportation, equality before law, growing urbanization, equal opportunity for all in the civil services, increased rural communication, development of modern industries and formation of trade unions.