Question

Who were the "untouchables"?

Answer 1

They were a caste in the Hindu religion. They were considered the lowest caste and deemed unfit to touch, thus the name

Answer 2

Answer:

Untouchable, also called Dalit, officially Scheduled Caste, in traditional Indian society, the former name for any member of a wide range of low-caste Hindu groups and any person outside the caste system.