The question asks to identify a specific Satyagraha movement related to the abolition of untouchability, which was integrated into the national movement by Gandhiji from 1920 onwards, alongside the Guruvayur Satyagraha. We need to recall major anti-untouchability movements of that period.
A) Vaikom. The Vaikom Satyagraha (1924-25) was a significant movement in Kerala aimed at achieving the right for lower castes to use public roads around the Vaikom temple. It was a major campaign against untouchability and received support from Gandhiji, fitting the description in the question.
The question asks to identify the prominent leader of the Depressed Classes who was a brilliant lawyer, educated in the United States with the help of a scholarship from the Maharaja of Baroda, and rose to prominence by the late 1920s. This description points directly to a specific historical figure known for his work for the upliftment of marginalized communities in India.
C) Dr B. R. Ambedkar — Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar perfectly fits the description. He was a distinguished lawyer, economist, and social reformer. He received a scholarship from the Maharaja of Baroda, Sayajirao Gaekwad III, which enabled him to pursue postgraduate studies at Columbia University in the United States and later at the London School of Economics. He became a leading figure in the movement for the rights of the Depressed Classes, advocating for their social and political upliftment, and his influence grew significantly by the late 1920s.
The question asks to identify the correct statements about Brahmo Samaj. We need to evaluate each statement based on the core principles and reforms advocated by Brahmo Samaj.
Correct Option: B) 1 and 2 only
The question asks to identify the caste to which Dr. B.R. Ambedkar belonged, specifically a major untouchable caste of Maharashtra. This requires knowledge of Dr. Ambedkar's background and the social structure of his time.
B) Mahar — Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was born into the Mahar caste, which was a major untouchable caste in Maharashtra. His personal experiences with caste discrimination deeply influenced his lifelong struggle for social equality and justice for the depressed classes in India.
The question asks for the specific year when the Poona Pact was signed, following Gandhiji's fast against the Communal Award. This requires knowledge of key historical events and their timelines in India's freedom struggle.
A) 1932 is the correct year when the Communal Award was announced, Gandhiji undertook his fast, and the Poona Pact was signed.
The question asks about the religion Dr. B.R. Ambedkar converted to. This is a direct factual question related to Indian history and social reform movements, specifically focusing on a key event in the life of a prominent figure.
D) Buddhism — Dr. B.R. Ambedkar converted to Buddhism in 1956, along with a large number of his followers, as a protest against the caste system and to embrace a religion that promoted equality and human dignity.