With reference to the meaning carried by the word Dalit itself, identify the odd one out:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Oppression
Option (1) Pollution — Incorrect. The word Dalit carries a denial of pollution. It rejects the idea that some castes are impure by birth.
Option (2) Karma — Incorrect. The word Dalit also denies karma, the belief that a low status is the result of deeds in a past life.
Option (3) Justified caste hierarchy — Incorrect. The word Dalit denies that ranking castes above and below one another is fair or justified.
Option (4) Oppression — Correct. Dalit itself means poor and oppressed persons. The word names oppression as the condition Dalits face; it does not deny it, so oppression is the odd one out.
NCERT (2026-27): “The Dalit Movement … “There is, in the word itself, inherent denial of pollution, karma and justified caste hierarchy.” |