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The Self-respect Movement was founded by

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

Answer options

  1. Ambedkar
  2. Periyar E. V. Ramasamy Naicker
  3. Dinkarrao Javalkar
  4. Keshavrao Jedhe

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Periyar E. V. Ramasamy Naicker

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B. Periyar E. V. Ramasamy Naicker šŸ“š Explanation: The Self-Respect Movement was started by E.V. Ramasamy (popularly known as Periyar) in 1925 in Tamil Nadu. The goal was to achieve a society where backward castes have equal human rights and to encourage self-respect among the marginalized. Periyar strongly criticized the caste system and the dominance of the priestly class. His movement became a cornerstone of modern Dravidian politics and social reform in South India.