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प्रश्न
Estimate Periyar E.V.R’s decisive contribution to the social transformation of Tamil Nadu.
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उत्तर
- Periyar was keen on the introduction of reservations in representative bodies such as the legislative council for Non-Brahmins.
- Periyar understood the relevance of mass communication in spreading rationalist thought. He started a number of newspapers and journals.
- He also supported Ambedkar’s demand for separate electorates for scheduled castes.
- Periyar had a close relationship with Singaravelar who is considered the first communist of South India and a pioneer of Buddhism.
- In 1937, in opposition to the Rajaji’s Government move to introduce compulsory Hindi in schools, he launched a popular movement to oppose it.
- The anti-Hindi agitation (1937-39) had a big impact on Tamil Nadu’s politics. Periyar was imprisoned for his role in the movement.
- Rajaji, the Chief Minister of Madras State (1952-54), introduced a vocational education programme with training in tune with their father’s occupation.
- Periyar criticised it as Kula Kalvi Thittam (caste-based education scheme) and opposed it tooth and nail.
- Anti-north Indian campaigns had made Periyar to take an anti-Hindi stand.
- Periyar’s experiences taught him that it was necessary to eradicate religion in order to impart progress and Justice.
- Periyar wanted religion to be replaced by rationalism.
- Periyar objected to the hereditary priesthood in temples.
- He advocated inter-caste and Self Respect Marriages devoid of any such rituals.
- Periyar was critical of patriarchy. He condemned child-marriage and the devadasi system (institution of temple girls).
- Periyar objected to terms like “giving in marriage” This he said, treats women as a thing- He wants it substituted by Valkaithunai (companion).
- Periyar’s most important work on this subject is Why the Woman is Enslaved? Periyar believed that property rights for women would provide them a social status and protection.
- Periyar had been emphasizing women’s right to divorce and property.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
______ was hailed as Vaikom Hero.
To further the cause of national education a gurukulam was started at ______.
______ was the official newspaper of the Self Respect Movement.
Answer all the questions given under the caption.
Periyar E.V.R.
- When did Periyar found Dravidar Kazhagam?
- What were the Newspapers and Journals run by Periyar?
- Why was Periyar known as Vaikom hero?
- Which was the most important work of Periyar?
Choose the correct statement.
- Rettaimalai Srinivasan was a close associate of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.
- He participated in the Third Round Table Conference held in London.
- He voiced the opinions of the marginalized sections of the society.
- He was a signatory to the Poona Pact of 1932.
Mention the women activists in the Self-Respect Movement.
Who was the founder of the Self-Respect Movement?
Who was one of the prominent leaders from the “depressed class”?
Assertion (A):- Periyar E.V. Ramasamy was the founder of the Self-Respect Movement.
Reason (R):- The movement was concerned with the marginalised sections of the society and criticised Brahminism and it advocated a casteless society.
Match the Column I with Column II.
| Column I | Column II | ||
| A | M. C. Rajah | (i) | Afghanistan |
| B | Abraham Pandithar | (ii) | Cheranmadevi Gurukulam |
| C | Periyar | (iii) | Tamil Isai Movement |
| D | Amanullah | (iv) | Self-Respect Movement |
| E | V. V. Subramaniam | (v) | Adi Andhra |
