Civil Services Prep

Prelims 2012 · Modern History and the Freedom Struggle · Question 29

Which of the following parties were established by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar?<br/>1. The Peasants and Workers Party of India.<br/>2. All India Scheduled Castes Federation.<br/>3. The Independent Labour Party.<br/><br/>Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer

2 and 3 only

  1. The Peasants and Workers Party of India — This party was founded in 1947 in Maharashtra by leaders like Keshavrao Jedhe and others, not by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. Verdict: Incorrect.

  2. All India Scheduled Castes Federation — Dr. B.R. Ambedkar founded the Scheduled Castes Federation in 1942 as a political platform for the Depressed Classes. Verdict: Correct.

  3. The Independent Labour Party — Dr. B.R. Ambedkar founded the Independent Labour Party in 1936. Verdict: Correct.

Hence, 2 and 3 only are correct.

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