WBCS.LIVE practice question

The 'Self-Respect Movement' was started by:

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

Answer options

  1. Jyotiba Phule
  2. C.N. Annadurai
  3. B.R. Ambedkar
  4. E.V. Ramaswamy 'Periyar'

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: E.V. Ramaswamy 'Periyar'

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (D) E.V. Ramaswamy 'Periyar' šŸ“š Explanation: E.V. Ramaswamy, popularly known as Periyar, started the Self-Respect Movement in Tamil Nadu in 1925. The movement aimed at achieving a society where backward castes have equal human rights and encouraging backward castes to have self-respect. It was a radical movement that criticized the dominance of Brahmins and the practice of untouchability. It also advocated for women's rights and the removal of religious superstitions.