Consider the given statements which are the context of Indian nationalism in the 20th century. Which of the statements is/are correct? Statements: I. For the first time the untouchables were organised by MC Rajah in 1929. II. Depressed Classes Association was formed by BR Ambedkar in 1930. III. A separate electorate for Dalits became a point of disagreement between Gandhi and BR Ambedkar in Third Round Table Conference.
Consider the given statements which are the context of Indian nationalism in the 20th century. Which of the statements is/are correct? Statements: I. For the first time the untouchables were organised by MC Rajah in 1929. II. Depressed Classes Association was formed by BR Ambedkar in 1930. III. A separate electorate for Dalits became a point of disagreement between Gandhi and BR Ambedkar in Third Round Table Conference. Correct Answer Only II
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Only II.
Key Points
- Depressed Classes Association was formed by BR Ambedkar in 1930. Hence statement 2 is correct.
- He was the voice of the Depressed Classes on every platform.
- He represented the Depressed Classes in the Round Table Conference.
- He assured proper representation of the Depressed Classes in public services by earmarking a part of the education grant in the Poona Pact for their upliftment.
- In 1936, Ambedkar founded the Independent Labor Party which later transformed into the All India Scheduled Castes Federation.
Additional Information
- A separate electorate for Dalits became a point of disagreement between Gandhi and BR Ambedkar in the Second Round Table Conference not in the third round table conference. Hence, statement 3 is not correct.
- Gandhi believed that separate electorates for Dalits would slow down the process of their integration into society.
- M. C. Rajah formed the Depressed Classes Association in Nagpur and became its first elected President in 1926. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
- M.C.Rajah became its President and Dr. Ambedkar Vice-President.
- All India depressed classes association did not support Ambedkar's Separate electorate for depressed classes.
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