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1. 1.

   Who were regarded as untouchables in India?

2. 2.

   What is manual scavenging?

3. 3.

   Name any two states where manual scavenging is still practiced in India.

4. 4.

   Which institution in India violates the law against manual scavenging?

5. 5.

   What are dry latrines?

6. 6.

   Write T for True and F for False statements.

   1. The origin of caste and untouchability is a relatively new phenomenon in India.
   2. Offenses under the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and Their Rehabilitation Bill, 2013 are cognizable and non-bailable, and may be tried immediately.
   3. Some municipalities in lndia still run public dry toilets.
   4. According to the Census of India 2011, there are no dry latrines in the country where human excreta is cleaned up by humans.