8th Class Social Science Arts and Cultural Movements Question Bank Women and Caste Reforms - Long answer Type Question

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    What was the contribution of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar to the caste reforms?

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    Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was born in an untouchable caste and was the victim of caste discrimination. He faced humiliation on many occasions. School teachers treated him badly and even made to sweep the classroom floor. However, being an intelligent student/ he got a scholarship and went abroad for further studies. He was determined to fight caste discrimination. He began an organisation in Bombay called the Bahishkrit Hitkarni Sabha for the progress of the untouchables. He preached for social equality among the untouchables and other castes. In 1927, he led the Temple entry movement. He wanted to assert the civic rights of the untouchables. He led two more such movements till 1935. His untiring efforts for the upliftment of the untouchables will always be remembered.


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