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                                                Why is untouchability regarded as a social evil?

Answer:

(i) Untouchability is an evil as it spreads inequality in society, creating disturbances and where there is lack of peace, there is no happiness and there can be no social justice. These are referred as Depressed Classes, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Local names for the ?untouchable communities? vary in different parts of India: Bhangi, Pakhi, Chandala etc.

(ii) They were discriminated against in many ways. They lived on the outskirts of villages. The mere sight of them was considered as ?bad omen?. Not only were they restricted in terms of space, but their houses were also supposed to be inferior in quality and devoid of any facilities like water and electricity.

(iii) Their jobs included tanning leather, making and fixing shoes, and washing clothes.