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How did independence in India impact Dalits, or lower-caste Hindus?

A}The prime minister secured protections for women in lower as well as higher castes.


B}The legislature passed an amendment ending classifications based on caste.

C}New laws provided equality of opportunity for lower-caste citizens.


D}The constitution banned discrimination but practices still favored higher castes.

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Answer:

D} The constitution banned discrimination but practices still favored higher castes.

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the correct answer is D

The constitution banned discrimination but practices still favored higher castes.
However, despite the constitutional protection of the Dalits, which is the lowest class in Hinduism caste system, the classless people in hinduism are still widely discriminated against.
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