Question

5. Which one of the following is a correct pair! (a) Nishadas Forest dwellers (b) Pastoralists--Peasants (c) Chandalas-Touchable (d) Mlechchhas -- Indigenous Ruler​

Answer 1

Answer:

chandlas and touchable

Answer 2

The correct pair is- (a) Nishadas- Forest dwellers.

• Nishadas are the tribes who lived in forests and hills. Most of them were forest dwellers. Some were fishermen and hunters.
• Pastoralists are nomadic people that are mainly involved in production of livestock. The main source of their livelihood is products obtained from livestock.
• Chandalas are placed at the bottom of caste system. Also called untouchables, they lived outside the village. They could not sit with people of other castes.
• In ancient India, mlechchhas are the alien people or foreigners who were never seen in the village or society.