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Who among the following was the founder of the ‘Self-Respect Movement’?

  1. ‘Periyar’ E. V. Ramaswamy Naicker
  2. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
  3. Bhaskarrao Jadhav
  4. Dinkarrao Javalkar

Explanation

Option (a) is correct
  • Periyar E. V. Ramaswamy Naicker was the founder of the ‘Self-Respect Movement’.

Additional Information

  • Dr B. R. Ambedkar led the Mahad Satyagraha and Kalaram Temple Entry Movement.
  • Bhaskarrao Jadhav was active in Maharashtra, associated with Satyashodhak Samaj. He represented the Justice Party at the first Round Table Conference.
  • Dinkarrao Jawalkar was a social activist and freedom fighter. Jawalkar visited England to advance the anti-caste movementKrantiche Ranashing or The Battlefield of Revolution was authored by Jawalkar and was one of the earliest books advocating socialist ideals in the Marathi language.
    • He emphasised Satyashodhak principles.
    • Identified three main evils: upper-caste dominance, imperialism, and bureaucracy.
    • Advocated peasant and worker-led Swaraj.
Answer: (a) Periyar’ E. V. Ramaswamy Naicker; Difficulty Level: Easy
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