UPSC Prelims 2012 · Question 29 of 98
UPSC Prelims 2012 question on Ambedkar Political Parties
- ExamUPSC CSE
- Year2012
- PaperGeneral Studies Paper I
- SubjectModern History
- TopicPersonalities in Modern History
- DifficultyMedium
- TypeStatement
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.
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Answer: B. 2 and 3 only
Verdict
Correct Answer: 2 and 3 only
Statements 2 and 3 are correct because the All India Scheduled Castes Federation and Independent Labour Party were founded by Dr. Ambedkar, while the Peasants and Workers Party of India was not.
Analysis
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar founded several organisations to represent the rights of the Depressed Classes, labourers and marginalized communities. However, not every labour or peasant party was founded by him.
Statement by statement
1. Peasants and Workers Party of India — Incorrect
The Peasants and Workers Party of India was founded after Independence in 1947.
It was associated mainly with leaders in Maharashtra such as Nana Patil and Keshavrao Jedhe, not Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
2. All India Scheduled Castes Federation — Correct
Dr. Ambedkar founded the All India Scheduled Castes Federation in 1942.
It was formed to politically organize and represent the interests of Scheduled Castes at the national level.
3. Independent Labour Party — Correct
Dr. Ambedkar founded the Independent Labour Party in 1936.
It contested the 1937 Bombay Provincial elections and represented workers, peasants and the Depressed Classes against exploitative landlord and capitalist interests.
Extra UPSC info
* Bahishkrit Hitakarini Sabha was founded by Ambedkar in 1924 for the welfare of the Depressed Classes.
* Mooknayak was started by Ambedkar in 1920.
* Bahishkrit Bharat was started in 1927.
* Republican Party of India was planned by Ambedkar but formally formed after his death.
* Ambedkar was Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly.
* Ambedkar led major movements such as Mahad Satyagraha and temple entry movements.