Emergence of Dalit and Backward Class Movements
History ⇒ Modern Indian History
Emergence of Dalit and Backward Class Movements starts at 10 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the contribution of Periyar E. V. Ramasamy to the backward class movement in South India.
Describe the main objectives of the Self-Respect Movement in Tamil Nadu.
Describe the relationship between the Dalit movement and the Indian National Congress during the freedom struggle.
Discuss the impact of the Mandal Commission recommendations on Indian society and politics.
Discuss the role of education in the emergence of Dalit and backward class movements in India.
Explain the concept of 'Bahujan' as used in the context of Indian social movements.
Explain the importance of the temple entry movements in the context of Dalit and backward class assertion.
Explain the role of Jyotirao Phule in the upliftment of Dalits and backward classes.
The Mandal Commission was set up in which year to identify the socially and educationally backward classes in India? (1) 1979, (2) 1989, (3) 1950, (4) 1965
The term 'Dalit' refers to which section of Indian society? (1) Upper castes, (2) Scheduled Castes, (3) OBCs, (4) Tribals
Which leader is known for the slogan 'Educate, Agitate, Organize'? (1) Mahatma Gandhi, (2) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, (3) Periyar, (4) Jyotirao Phule
Which of the following is NOT a backward class movement? (1) Self-Respect Movement, (2) Dalit Panthers, (3) Quit India Movement, (4) Justice Party
Fill in the blank: The _______ Commission recommended 27% reservation for OBCs in government jobs and educational institutions.
Fill in the blank: The _______ Commission was set up to identify socially and educationally backward classes in India.
Fill in the blank: The _______ movement in Maharashtra was started by B. R. Ambedkar to fight for Dalit rights.
Fill in the blank: The _______ Pact was signed in 1932 to resolve the issue of separate electorates for Dalits.
True or False: The Bahujan Samaj Party was founded before India's independence.
True or False: The Dalit Panthers movement was inspired by the Black Panthers movement in the USA.
True or False: The Justice Party in Madras Presidency was formed to represent the interests of Brahmins.
True or False: The Justice Party was instrumental in introducing reservations in government jobs in the Madras Presidency.
