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?

  1. The Peasants and Workers Party of India.
  2. All India Scheduled Castes Federation.
  3. The Independent Labour Party.

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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