Who among the following was the founder of the 'Self-Respect Movement'?

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'Periyar' E. V. Ramaswamy Naicker

Explanation: The Self-Respect Movement was founded by 'Periyar' E. V. Ramaswamy Naicker in 1925 in Tamil Nadu. Periyar launched the movement to fight caste discrimination, social inequality, and Brahminical dominance. The movement promoted self-respect, rationalism, women's rights, and equality. Therefore, Option A is the correct answer. Why Other Options Are Incorrect Option Why Incorrect Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Led movements against untouchability and for Dalit rights, but did not found the Self-Respect Movement. Bhaskarrao Jadhav Associated with the Non-Brahmin Movement in Maharashtra, not the Self-Respect Movement. Dinkarrao Javalkar A social reformer from Maharashtra, but not the founder of the movement. 📝 Short Notes: Self-Respect Movement What was the Self-Respect Movement? Started in 1925 by E. V. Ramasamy. Sought to create a society based on equality, rationalism, and social justice. Major Objectives End caste-based discrimination. Oppose untouchability and social hierarchy. Promote women's rights and self-respect marriages. Encourage scientific thinking and rationalism. Important Fact The movement became the ideological foundation of the Dravidian Movement in South India and influenced later political parties in Tamil Nadu.

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Dr. B. R. Ambedkar	Led movements against untouchability and for Dalit rights, but did not found the Self-Respect Movement.
Bhaskarrao Jadhav	Associated with the Non-Brahmin Movement in Maharashtra, not the Self-Respect Movement.
Dinkarrao Javalkar	A social reformer from Maharashtra, but not the founder of the movement.