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GK QUESTION#2795

Consider the following statements regarding the Self-Respect Movement in Tamil Nadu: 1. The Self-Respect Movement was started by E. V. Ramasamy (Periyar) in 1925. 2. The Self-Respect Movement was initiated in 1910 with the aim of promoting British education among upper castes. Which of the above statements is/are true?

  1. A1 onlyCorrect answer
  2. B2 only
  3. CBoth 1 and 2
  4. DNeither 1 nor 2
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A. 1 only

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Statement 1 is correct. Periyar organised the Self-Respect Movement in 1925 to challenge caste hierarchy and promote dignity and equality. Statement 2 is incorrect: the movement did not begin in 1910 to promote British education among upper castes.

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