History Practice Quiz 192

Q1.Who was the author of the drawing of the gateway to the Madurai temple shown in the text?

A. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar B. E.V. Ramaswamy Naicker C. Thomas Daniell D. Jyotirao Phule

Q2.Which two principles did Ambedkar say Hindu society should be reorganised on?

A. Equality and absence of casteism B. Freedom and democracy C. Justice and liberty D. Fraternity and secularism

Q3.What did Phule extend his criticism of the caste system to argue against?

A. Only caste discrimination B. All forms of inequality C. Only economic inequality D. Only gender inequality

Q4.Which group of people did Phule link the condition of 'lower' castes in India to?

A. American slaves B. European peasants C. African kings D. Asian labourers

Q5.Who continued the movement for caste reform in the twentieth century in western India?

A. Jyotirao Phule B. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar C. E.V. Ramaswamy Naicker D. Thomas Daniell

Q6.Who continued the movement for caste reform in the twentieth century in the south?

A. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar B. Jyotirao Phule C. E.V. Ramaswamy Naicker D. Thomas Daniell

Q7.What was Ambedkar forced to do in school as a child due to caste prejudice?

A. Sit outside the classroom on the ground B. Wear a special uniform C. Pay extra fees D. Study alone at home

Q8.Who was the founder of the Self Respect Movement?

A. Mahatma Gandhi B. B.R. Ambedkar C. E.V. Ramaswamy Naicker (Periyar) D. Jyotirao Phule

Q9.Why did Periyar leave the Indian National Congress?

A. Because he disagreed with its economic policies B. Because at a nationalist feast, seating arrangements followed caste distinctions C. Because he wanted to join the British government D. Because he was not given a leadership position

Q10.According to Periyar, who were the true upholders of original Tamil and Dravidian culture?

A. Brahmans B. Upper castes C. Untouchables D. Kshatriyas

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History Practice Quiz 192