INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

GS History Modern India
Q.

With reference to the Sri Narayana Guru Dharma Paripalana (SNDP) Movement, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

1. The movement was started in 1927 in Maharashtra to allow the untouchables to use water in a public tank

2. The leader of the movement was Sree Narayana Guru

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: The SNDP Movement was started in 1903 by the Ezhavas of Kerala. The given statement is true for Mahar Satyagraha.

Statement 2 is correct: Sree Narayana Guru was a social reformer born in Kerala. He provided the leadership for SNDP Movement.

About SNDP Movement:

The Ezhavas started this movement. They were toddy tappers. They belonged to the section of untouchables constituting 26% of the population. The movement took up the following issues regarding Untochability

  • Right of admission to public schools
  • Recruitment to Government Services
  • Access to Roads
  • Entry to temples
  • Political representation

Thus, Option B is Correct.

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