WBCS.LIVE practice question

In 1936, the Independent Labour Party was founded by __________.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Bhagat Singh
  2. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
  3. BR Ambedkar
  4. Mohan Singh Bhakhna

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: BR Ambedkar

Explanation: The correct answer is C. BR Ambedkar. In 1936, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar founded the Independent Labour Party (ILP) to provide a political platform for the marginalized and oppressed sections of Indian society, especially the Dalits and working classes. The party aimed to challenge both caste-based discrimination and the economic injustices faced by labourers and peasants.