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Which of the below was not a part of the Pentangular tournament?

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Hindus

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Muslims

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Parsis

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Dalits

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The correct option is D Dalits
Dalits or the untouchable communities across India were not a part of the Pentangular tournament. Different teams formed on communal lines (Hindus, Muslims, Parsi, British) participated in the Pentangular cricket tournament.

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