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Which of the following statements best describes a harijan?

a. A Pakistani supporter of the Soviet Union.
c. A member of the untouchable caste.
b. A member of the communist party.
d. A Pakistani-Bangladesh mediator.

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A harijan is the name that Mahatma Gandhi used for people who are most commonly known as dalits, and the dalits are untouchables - so the correct answer is c. A member of the untouchable caste.
Now this name is considered condescending and it's not longer used.
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