Question

1) What terms are used for marginalised groups?
g) What health risks do manual scavengers face?
h) What do you understand by 'affirmative action'​

Answer 1

Answer:

1)Dalit

g)Health-related problems

The scavengers are exposed to gases such as hydrogen disulfide, carbon (IV) oxide, ammonia, and methane. Long exposure to hydrogen disulfide can lead to death by asphyxia. Also, the individual may experience epileptiform convulsions and may fall unconscious and later die.

h)the practice or policy of favouring individuals belonging to groups known to have been discriminated against previously; positive discrimination.