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Which social reform movement was started by Periyar E.V. Ramasamy?

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

Answer options

  1. Justice movement
  2. Self-respect movement
  3. Sri Narayan Dharma Panipalan Yogam
  4. Kuka movement

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Self-respect movement

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B. Self-respect movement šŸ“š Explanation: E.V. Ramasamy, popularly known as Periyar, started the Self-Respect Movement in 1925 in Tamil Nadu. The goal was to achieve social equality for the backward castes and promote rationalism. He strongly criticized the dominance of Brahmins and the caste hierarchy in society. His movement became the foundation for modern Dravidian politics.