Who among the following was the founder of the “Self-Respect Movement”?

Options

1. Periyar E. V. Ramaswamy Naicker
2. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
3. Bhaskarrao Jadhav
4. Dinkarrao Javalkar

Correct Answer

Periyar E. V. Ramaswamy Naicker

Explanation

The Self-Respect Movement was launched by Periyar E. V. Ramaswamy in 1925 in Tamil Nadu to promote rationalism, self-respect, and equality, challenging Brahmanical dominance.

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