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Which social reformer was popularly called as ‘Periyar’?

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

Answer options

  1. E.V. Ramaswamy Naicker
  2. C.V. Raman Pillai
  3. B.R. Ambedkar
  4. Jyotiba Phule

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: E.V. Ramaswamy Naicker

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: A) E.V. Ramaswamy Naicker 📚 Explanation: E. V. Ramaswamy, popularly known as Periyar (meaning 'respected one'), was a social activist and politician who started the Self-Respect Movement in South India. He campaigned against the caste system and the dominance of Brahmins in society. He is considered the father of the Dravidian movement in Tamil Nadu.