Concept:The term 'Dalit' literally means 'broken' or 'oppressed' and is used for those formerly called 'untouchables'.Explanation:- The word 'Dalit' comes from the Sanskrit root meaning 'broken' or 'crushed'.- It denotes people who have been socially and economically oppressed under the caste system.- In official usage, the terms Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are used instead of 'Dalit'.- Thus, 'Dalit' primarily means 'broken' or 'oppressed'.Answer:A. Broken