History • Modern IndiaHard
Examine the contributions of pioneering Dalit intellectuals and social reformers in colonial Tamil Nadu: 1. Iyothee Thass Pandithar established the Sakya Buddha Jam Samaj and launched the Tamil weekly journal 'Tamizhan' to foster Buddhist philosophy and social emancipation among marginalized communities. 2. Rettaimalai Srinivasan founded the Adi Dravida Mahajana Sabha in 1893 and represented depressed classes at the Round Table Conferences in London alongside Dr. B. R. Ambedkar. 3. M. C. Rajah worked tirelessly for educational rights and temple entry legislation, signing the historic Rajah-Moonje Pact in 1932 concerning electoral representation. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3✓ Correct Answer
💡 Solution & Explanation
All three statements are correct and accurately portray the pioneering leadership of Dalit reformers in Tamil Nadu who campaigned vigorously against untouchability, caste discrimination, and educational deprivation. Iyothee Thass revived Buddhism as an egalitarian path, Rettaimalai Srinivasan fought for political representation at imperial forums, and M. C. Rajah played a pivotal role in legislative advocacy and socio-political mobilization during the freedom struggle.
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