18 Questions
What jobs did the Mahar people find in the Mahar Regiment?
They found a number of jobs in the regiment
What was the role of B.R. Ambedkar's father in the army?
He taught at an army school
When were untouchables first allowed into government schools in the Bombay Presidency?
They were allowed to sit on the veranda outside the classroom
What was the view of some people regarding the situation of untouchables listening to lessons from the veranda?
They thought it was a good compromise
What demands did the Non-Brahman castes make in the second half of the nineteenth century?
They demanded social equality and justice
Which Dalit leader is mentioned in the text?
Bhimrao Ambedkar
Which of the following best describes B.R. Ambedkar's experience as a child?
He was forced to sit outside the classroom on the ground and was not allowed to drink water from taps used by upper-caste children.
What was the aim of Ambedkar's temple entry movement?
To make everyone see the power of caste prejudices within society.
What was the basis of the Non-Brahman movement's challenge to Brahmanical claims to power?
They argued that Brahmans were heirs of Aryan invaders who conquered the indigenous Dravidian races.
Which of the following statements about E.V. Ramaswamy Naicker (Periyar) is correct?
He came from a middle-class family and led the Non-Brahman movement.
What was Ambedkar's experience after finishing school?
He got a fellowship to go to the US for higher studies.
Which of the following statements about Ambedkar's writings is correct?
He wrote extensively about 'upper'-caste power in contemporary society.
What was the main goal of Periyar's Self Respect Movement?
To fight for the dignity and social equality of untouchables
Which of the following did Periyar criticize for establishing Brahman dominance and gender inequality?
The Codes of Manu and the Bhagavad Gita
How did orthodox Hindu society react to the assertions and movements of lower-caste leaders?
They founded organizations like the Sanatan Dharma Sabhas and the Brahman Sabha
What did Periyar believe was the original culture of the untouchables?
Tamil and Dravidian culture
What was Periyar's view on the role of religion in perpetuating social divisions and inequality?
He believed that all religious authorities saw social divisions and inequality as God-given
How did the forceful speeches, writings, and movements of lower-caste leaders affect upper-caste nationalist leaders?
They led to some rethinking and self-criticism among upper-caste nationalist leaders
Explore the struggles faced by B.R. Ambedkar and E.V. Ramaswamy Naicker in gaining entry to temples and dealing with caste prejudice in India. Learn about Ambedkar's childhood experiences and his writings on 'upper'-caste power.
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