Early Indian Movements Bit Bank 4- Questions on Wahhabi and Kuka (Namdhari) Movements

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Early Indian Movements Bit Bank (Questions 153-202)

Q153: Who was the founder of the Wahhabi Movement in the Arabian Peninsula? 💡 Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab

Q154: In which century did the Wahhabi Movement originate in Arabia? 💡 18th century

Q155: Who was the key leader of the Wahhabi Movement in India? 💡 Sayyid Ahmad Barelvi

Q156: What was the main objective of the Wahhabi Movement in India? 💡 Establish an Islamic state based on Sharia law

Q157: Which of the following best describes Tawhid, an important concept in the Wahhabi Movement? 💡 Strict monotheism

Q158: What did the Wahhabi Movement strongly oppose? 💡 Both British rule and Sufi practices

Q159: Sayyid Ahmad Barelvi led a jihad against which of the following? 💡 The Sikhs

Q160: What does Bid’ah mean in the context of the Wahhabi Movement? 💡 Innovations in religious practices

Q161: Which of the following practices was rejected by the Wahhabi Movement? 💡 All of the above (Visiting shrines, Celebrating Mawlid, Seeking intercession through saints)

Q162: The Wahhabi Movement in India had its major influence during which period? 💡 18th–19th century

Q163: What was a primary political objective of the Wahhabi Movement in India? 💡 Establishment of an Islamic state under Sharia law

Q164: How did the Wahhabi Movement view British colonial rule? 💡 As a threat to Islam

Q165: What strategy did the Wahhabi Movement adopt to resist British rule? 💡 Armed struggle (Jihad)

Q166: Why did the British perceive the Wahhabi Movement as a major threat? 💡 It was a militant movement opposing British rule

Q167: Which of the following best describes the Wahabi Trials (1864–1870)? 💡 Legal proceedings to suppress Wahabi leaders

Q168: Which of the following was a key military response by the British to suppress the Wahhabi Movement? 💡 Rohilla War

Q169: What was the impact of the Wahabi Trials on the movement? 💡 It led to the decline of the movement

Q170: What was one major reason for the decline of the Wahhabi Movement in India? 💡 British suppression through military action and trials

Q171: How did the Wahhabi ideology influence later movements? 💡 It inspired later Islamic reform movements

Q172: Who among the following was a key leader of the Wahhabi Movement in India? 💡 Sayyid Ahmad Barelvi

Q173: What was the Kuka Movement also known as? 💡 Namdhari Movement

Q174: What was the primary goal of the Kuka Movement? 💡 Restore Sikh practices and resist British rule

Q175: When did the British annex Punjab, leading to the rise of the Kuka Movement? 💡 1849

Q176: Who is considered the founder of the Namdhari (Kuka) Movement? 💡 Baba Ram Singh

Q177: Where did Baba Ram Singh establish the Namdhari sect, marking the start of the Kuka Movement? 💡 Bhaini Sahib

Q178: Why were Namdharis referred to as "Kukas"? 💡 They practiced a high-pitched recitation of Gurbani

Q179: Which of the following was a social objective of the Kuka Movement? 💡 Prohibition of meat, alcohol, and drugs

Q180: The Kuka Movement was one of the first movements to promote Swadeshi and non-cooperation. Who later popularized these ideas in the early 20th century? 💡 Mahatma Gandhi

Q181: Which of the following was a political objective of the Kuka Movement? 💡 Overthrowing British rule and restoring Sikh sovereignty

Q182: What economic practice did the Kuka Movement promote as a form of resistance against British rule? 💡 Boycotting British products and wearing hand-woven clothing

Q183: How did Baba Ram Singh spread the Kuka Movement’s message across Punjab? 💡 By conducting extensive tours and preaching Sikh values

Q184: What action did Baba Ram Singh encourage his followers to take against British rule? 💡 Boycott British goods, laws, and education

Q185: What significant event marked the peak of the Kuka Movement in 1872? 💡 The Malerkotla raid

Q186: How did the British punish the Namdharis after the Malerkotla raid? 💡 By deporting Baba Ram Singh and executing followers

Q187: Where was Baba Ram Singh exiled by the British after the Malerkotla incident? 💡 Rangoon (Burma)

Q188: What was a distinctive feature of the Namdhari (Kuka) followers? 💡 White hand-spun clothes and saffron turbans

Q189: Which of the following social reforms was advocated by the Kuka Movement? 💡 Promotion of widow remarriage

Q190: What aspect of Sikhism did the Namdhari Movement emphasize? 💡 Return to the purest form of Sikhism as taught by Guru Gobind Singh

Q191: What economic principle did the Kuka Movement promote? 💡 Self-reliance through the promotion of Swadeshi

Q192: Which social justice reform was promoted by the Namdharis? 💡 Promotion of intermarriage and women’s rights

Q193: Why is the Kuka Movement considered historically significant? 💡 It was an early anti-colonial uprising

Q194: How did the Kuka Movement contribute to social reforms in India? 💡 By challenging the caste system and promoting women’s rights

Q195: What aspect of the Swadeshi movement did the Kuka Movement anticipate? 💡 Encouraging a boycott of British goods

Q196: Which newspaper was first published by the Namdharis in 1920? 💡 Satyug

Q197: When did the Namdharis start publishing the daily newspaper Kuka? 💡 1922

Q198: How did the Kuka Movement support the Indian independence struggle? 💡 By joining the Non-Cooperation Movement

Q199: How did the Kuka Movement empower women? 💡 By advocating for equal rights and gender equality

Q200: What political impact did the Kuka Movement have on Punjabis? 💡 It raised political awareness and resistance against colonial rule

Q201: How did the Kuka Movement instill self-respect among Indians? 💡 By promoting self-reliance and sacrifice for the nation

Q202: What was the primary focus of the Namdhari Movement? 💡 Reviving and purifying Sikh traditions while opposing colonial rule

Early Indian Revolts Bit Bank 3- Visakhapatnam, Palakonda, Gumsur, Parlakimedi, Faraizi, Wahabi, Pagal Panthis, and Kuka revolts

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Early Indian Revolts Bit Bank (Questions 101-152)

Q101: Where did the Rebellion of 1831-32 take place? 💡 Andhra Pradesh

Q102: Who was the leader of the Visakhapatnam Rebellion of 1831-32? 💡 Birabhadra Raju

Q103: What was the primary cause of the Visakhapatnam Rebellion? 💡 Dispossession of Birabhadra Raju’s estate by the British

Q104: What compensation did Birabhadra Raju receive after being dispossessed of his estate? 💡 A small pension

Q105: How did Birabhadra Raju respond to British actions? 💡 He revolted against British authority

Q106: What was the outcome of the Visakhapatnam Rebellion? 💡 The rebellion was suppressed, and Birabhadra Raju was captured

Q107: The Visakhapatnam Rebellion was primarily: 💡 A rebellion led by a dispossessed noble

Q108: Which of the following revolts was also caused by British interference in local administration? 💡 All of the above

Q109: Where did the Palakonda Outbreak take place? 💡 Andhra Pradesh

Q110: Who led the Palakonda Outbreak (1835-37)? 💡 Zamindar of Palakonda

Q111: What was the main reason for the Palakonda Outbreak? 💡 Attachment of the zamindar's property due to non-payment of revenue

Q112: How did the Zamindar of Palakonda respond to British actions? 💡 He revolted against the British

Q113: What was the outcome of the Palakonda Outbreak? 💡 The revolt was suppressed, and the Palakonda estate was forfeited to the British

Q114: The Palakonda Outbreak is an example of: 💡 A zamindari revolt against British revenue policies

Q115: Which of the following revolts was also caused by British land revenue policies? 💡 All of the above

Q116: Where did the Gumsur Outbreak take place? 💡 Odisha

Q117: Who led the Gumsur Outbreak? 💡 Dhananjaya Bhanja

Q118: What was the primary cause of the Gumsur Outbreak? 💡 Failure to clear arrears of revenue to the British

Q119: Who was appointed as the Commissioner to suppress the Gumsur Outbreak? 💡 Mr. Russel

Q120: How was the Gumsur Outbreak finally suppressed? 💡 By a large-scale military campaign

Q121: What was the final outcome of the Gumsur Outbreak? 💡 The movement was suppressed after military action in 1837

Q122: The Gumsur Outbreak was mainly: 💡 A zamindari revolt against British revenue policies

Q123: Where did the Parlakimedi Outbreak take place? 💡 Odisha

Q124: Who led the Parlakimedi Outbreak? 💡 Jagannath Gajapti Narayan Rao

Q125: What was the primary cause of the Parlakimedi Outbreak? 💡 Non-payment of revenue leading to attachment of the zamindari

Q126: In which year was the zamindari of Jagannath Gajapti Narayan Rao attached by the British? 💡 1827

Q127: What was the outcome of the Parlakimedi Outbreak? 💡 The movement was suppressed by the British

Q128: The Parlakimedi Outbreak lasted for how many years? 💡 56 years

Q129: The Parlakimedi Outbreak was primarily: 💡 A zamindari revolt against British revenue policies

Q130: Where did the Faraizi movement take place? 💡 East Bengal

Q131: Who founded the Faraizi movement? 💡 Shariatullah of Faridpur

Q132: What was the primary aim of the Faraizi movement? 💡 Removal of abuses from Islamic society and expulsion of the British

Q133: Who succeeded Shariatullah as the leader of the movement? 💡 Dudhu Mian

Q134: During whose leadership did the Faraizi movement become more political? 💡 Dudhu Mian

Q135: The Faraizi movement mainly mobilized which section of society? 💡 Muslim peasants of East Bengal

Q136: What happened to Dudhu Mian during the movement? 💡 He was arrested and confined in Alipore jail

Q137: With which other movement was the Faraizi movement later amalgamated? 💡 Wahabi movement

Q138: Where did the Wahabi movement take place? 💡 North India and Deccan

Q139: Who founded the Wahabi movement in India? 💡 Saiyad Ahmad

Q140: What was the primary aim of the Wahabi movement? 💡 Restoration of Muslim rule and removal of British influence

Q141: How long did the Wahabis fight against the British? 💡 50 years

Q142: How was the Wahabi movement finally suppressed? 💡 After a series of trials in the 1860s

Q143: Where did the Pagal Panthis movement take place? 💡 East Bengal (Sherpur)

Q144: Who founded the Pagal Panthis movement? 💡 Karam Shah

Q145: What was the primary reason behind the Pagal Panthis movement? 💡 Resentment of peasants against oppressive zamindars

Q146: Under whose leadership did the Pagal Panthis movement turn into a political struggle? 💡 Tipu

Q147: How was the Pagal Panthis movement finally suppressed? 💡 After large-scale military operations by the British

Q148: Where did the Kuka Movement take place? 💡 Punjab

Q149: Who founded the Kuka Movement? 💡 Bhagat Jawahar Mal

Q150: What was the initial focus of the Kuka Movement? 💡 Religious reform

Q151: How did the nature of the Kuka Movement change after the annexation of Punjab? 💡 It aimed for the restoration of Sikh sovereignty

Q152: Which community was primarily associated with the Kuka Movement? 💡 Sikhs

Early Indian Revolts Bit Bank 2 - Questions on Kittur, Sambalpur, Satara, Bundela, Gadkari, and Satavandi

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Early Indian Revolts Bit Bank (Questions 51-100)

Q51: Where did the Sambalpur Revolt take place? 💡 Orissa (Odisha)

Q52: Who was the leader of the Sambalpur Revolt (1840-1841)? 💡 Surendra Sai

Q53: What was the main cause of the Sambalpur Revolt? 💡 British interference in the succession of the throne

Q54: Who did the British support as the ruler of Sambalpur after Maharaja Sai’s death? 💡 Mohan Kumari

Q55: What was the final outcome of Surendra Sai’s revolt? 💡 He was arrested and sentenced to life imprisonment

Q56: Which colonial policy caused discontent in Sambalpur, leading to the revolt? 💡 Doctrine of Lapse

Q57: What was the role of Surendra Sai in the revolt? 💡 He led the rebellion against British-supported rulers

Q58: In which year did Surendra Sai’s rebellion end with his imprisonment? 💡 1840

Q59: Which British policy was mainly responsible for the revolts in Indian princely states like Sambalpur? 💡 Doctrine of Lapse

Q60: What was the fate of Mohan Kumari after the rebellion? 💡 She continued to rule under British support

Q61: Where did the Satara Revolt take place? 💡 Maharashtra

Q62: Who were the key leaders of the Satara Revolt? 💡 Dhar Rao Pawar and Narsing Dattatreya Parkar

Q63: What was the main cause of the Satara Revolt? 💡 Deposal and banishment of Pratap Singh, the popular ruler of Satara

Q64: Under whom did the revolt in Satara first break out in 1840? 💡 Dhar Rao Pawar

Q65: What was the outcome of the revolt led by Narsing Dattatreya Parkar? 💡 He was captured and sentenced to life imprisonment

Q66: Which British policy led to the deposition of Pratap Singh in Satara? 💡 Doctrine of Lapse

Q67: What was the significance of the Satara Revolt? 💡 It was one of the earliest revolts against the Doctrine of Lapse

Q68: Which region did Narsing Dattatreya Parkar’s forces seize in 1841? 💡 Badami

Q69: What ultimately happened to Pratap Singh after his removal by the British? 💡 He was exiled from Satara

Q70: The Satara Revolt was a response to which Governor-General’s expansionist policies? 💡 Lord Dalhousie

Q71: Where did the Bundela Revolt take place? 💡 Bundelkhand (Sagar & Damoh)

Q72: Who were the leaders of the Bundela Revolt (1844-45)? 💡 Madhukar Shah and Jawahir Singh

Q73: What was the main reason for the Bundela Revolt? 💡 Heavy taxation and British land revenue policies

Q74: What was the outcome of the Bundela Revolt? 💡 Madhukar Shah and Jawahir Singh were captured and executed

Q75: What major action did the Bundela rebels take against the British? 💡 Murdered British police officers and disrupted administration

Q76: What role did land revenue policies play in the Bundela Revolt? 💡 The British increased land revenue, leading to resentment among the Bundelas

Q77: In which year did the Bundela Revolt take place? 💡 1844-45

Q78: How did the British respond to the Bundela Revolt? 💡 They arrested and executed the leaders

Q79: The Bundela Revolt was one of the early resistances against which British policy? 💡 Heavy land revenue taxation

Q80: The Bundela Revolt took place in which modern Indian state(s)? 💡 Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh

Q81: Where did the Gadkari Rebellion take place? 💡 Maharashtra (Kolhapur)

Q82: What was the primary cause of the Gadkari Rebellion? 💡 The British assumption of direct administration in Kolhapur and revenue reforms

Q83: Who were the Gadkaris? 💡 A militia class in Kolhapur that previously held revenue-free lands in return for military services

Q84: Which British officer introduced revenue reforms that triggered the Gadkari Rebellion? 💡 D.K. Pandit

Q85: What was the outcome of the Gadkari Rebellion? 💡 The British completely suppressed the movement

Q86: The Gadkari Rebellion was mainly a protest against: 💡 The loss of traditional privileges and revenue-free land grants

Q87: In which years did the Gadkari Rebellion take place? 💡 1839-45

Q88: Which other rebellion was similar to the Gadkari Rebellion in terms of loss of land privileges? 💡 Rebellion of the Paiks

Q89: What was a major consequence of the suppression of the Gadkari Rebellion? 💡 The British disbanded the Gadkari militia system completely

Q90: The Gadkari Rebellion was one of the early resistances against: 💡 British land revenue policies

Q91: Where did the Satavandi Revolt take place? 💡 Maharashtra

Q92: Who were the key leaders of the Satavandi Revolt? 💡 Phond Savant and Anna Sahib

Q93: What was the main reason for the Satavandi Revolt? 💡 The deposal of Khen Savant and the appointment of a British officer to administer the state

Q94: The Satavandi Revolt initially started as a: 💡 Revolt led by nobles against British rule

Q95: How did the nature of the revolt change over time? 💡 It transformed into a popular movement with common people joining in large numbers

Q96: How did the British respond to the Satavandi Revolt? 💡 They proclaimed martial law and suppressed the movement

Q97: The Satavandi Revolt is an example of: 💡 A princely state’s resistance against British annexation

Q98: What happened to the leadership of the revolt? 💡 They were executed by the British

Q99: Which other revolt in Maharashtra was similar to the Satavandi Revolt in resisting British control? 💡 Gadkari Rebellion

Q100: The Satavandi Revolt mainly opposed: 💡 British administrative control over local rulers

Early Indian Revolts Bit Bank 1- Questions on Kattabomman, Paika, Velu Thambi, Ramosis, and Rao Bharmal

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Q1: Who was Veerapandya Kattabomman? 💡 The ruler of Panchalakurichi

Q2: The Revolt of Kattabomman took place in which region? 💡 Tamil Nadu

Q3: What was the primary reason for Kattabomman’s conflict with the British? 💡 British attempts to force him to accept their suzerainty

Q4: Kattabomman resisted the British for how many years? 💡 7 years

Q5: What happened to Kattabomman in 1799? 💡 He was captured and executed by the British

Q6: After Kattabomman’s execution, what did the British do with his territory? 💡 Annexed it

Q7: The Revolt of Kattabomman is considered one of the early revolts against British rule in India. In which year did it start? 💡 1792

Q8: Which fort was associated with Veerapandya Kattabomman’s resistance? 💡 Panchalakurichi Fort

Q9: Which British officer played a key role in suppressing Kattabomman’s revolt? 💡 Major Bannerman

Q10: What legacy does Veerapandya Kattabomman hold in Indian history? 💡 He was an early freedom fighter who resisted British rule

Q11: Where did the Paika Rebellion take place? 💡 Orissa

Q12: Who led the initial phase of the Paika Rebellion (1804-1806)? 💡 Raja of Khurda

Q13: The Paiks were a militia class that held land under which system? 💡 Zamindari

Q14: What was the primary reason for the resentment of the Paiks against the British? 💡 British land and land revenue policies

Q15: In which year did the Paiks under Jagabandhu successfully occupy Puri? 💡 1817

Q16: Who was the leader of the second phase of the Paika Rebellion (1817)? 💡 Jagabandhu

Q17: What was the final outcome of the Paika Rebellion? 💡 Suppression by force and conciliatory measures by the British

Q18: Which colonial power had occupied Orissa before the British took control in 1803? 💡 Marathas

Q19: What significant action did the British take against the Raja of Khurda in 1804? 💡 They confiscated his territory

Q20: The Paika Rebellion is often referred to as: 💡 The first organized armed rebellion against British rule in India

Q21: Where did the revolt of Velu Thambi take place? 💡 Travancore

Q22: Who was Velu Thambi? 💡 Dewan of Travancore

Q23: What was the primary cause of Velu Thambi’s revolt? 💡 The high-handedness of the British Resident and economic burden due to the subsidiary alliance

Q24: Which British policy placed a heavy financial burden on Travancore, leading to the revolt? 💡 Subsidiary Alliance

Q25: What major demand did the British make that further intensified the conflict? 💡 Removal of Dewan Velu Thambi from power

Q26: What was the capital of Travancore, which fell to the British in February 1809? 💡 Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)

Q27: What was the fate of Velu Thambi after the British captured Travancore? 💡 He committed suicide in the forest after being severely injured

Q28: Which British Resident’s actions led to Velu Thambi’s uprising? 💡 Colonel Colin Mackenzie

Q29: Velu Thambi issued a call to arms against British rule through which historic document? 💡 The Kundara Proclamation

Q30: Which year marked the final suppression of Velu Thambi’s revolt? 💡 1809

Q31: Where did the Ramosi Revolt take place? 💡 Poona

Q32: Who were the leaders of the Ramosi Revolt? 💡 Umaji and Chittur Singh

Q33: What was the primary cause of the Ramosi Revolt? 💡 Annexation of Peshwa’s territory by the British in 1818, leading to unemployment among the Ramosis

Q34: Which British policy led to widespread unemployment among the Ramosis? 💡 British annexation of the Peshwa’s territory

Q35: How did the British finally pacify the Ramosis? 💡 By granting them lands and recruiting them as hill police

Q36: Where did Rao Bharmal’s revolt take place? 💡 Cutch and Kathiawar

Q37: Who led the revolt against the British in Cutch? 💡 Rao Bharmal

Q38: What was the main reason for Rao Bharmal’s revolt? 💡 British interference in internal affairs of Cutch

Q39: What was the outcome of Rao Bharmal’s revolt? 💡 Final defeat and deposal of Rao Bharmal; imposition of Subsidiary Treaty on Cutch

Q40: Which British policy was imposed on Cutch after Rao Bharmal’s defeat? 💡 Subsidiary Treaty

Q41: Where did the Revolt of the Ramosis take place between 1827-1840? 💡 Kittur (near Dharwar, Karnataka)

Q42: Who were the key leaders of the Kittur Revolt? 💡 Channamma and Rayappa

Q43: What was the primary cause of the Kittur Revolt? 💡 British refusal to recognize the adopted son of Shivalinga Rudra Desai as the ruler of Kittur

Q44: Which British officer was killed during the Kittur Revolt? 💡 Thackeray (Collector of Dharwar)

Q45: What was the final outcome of Channamma’s revolt? 💡 Kittur was annexed by the British, and Channamma was imprisoned in Dharwar, where she died

Q46: Who continued the revolt in Kittur after Channamma’s imprisonment? 💡 Rayappa

Q47: What happened to Rayappa after he continued the resistance against the British? 💡 He was captured and executed by the British

Q48: In which year did Channamma’s revolt take place? 💡 1824

Q49: What was the British strategy to suppress the Kittur Revolt? 💡 Annexed Kittur and executed the leaders

Q50: What happened to Kittur after the final suppression of the revolt? 💡 It was annexed by the British Empire

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Ambedkar Bit Bank (Questions 51-83)

Q51: Which of the following is one of the books written by Ambedkar on economics? 💡 Administration and Finance of the East India Company

Q52: Who was Ambedkar's second wife? 💡 Savita (Sharada Kabir)

Q53: Why did Ambedkar initially consider converting to Sikhism? 💡 Sikhism was known for its promotion of caste equality

Q54: What led Ambedkar to convert to Buddhism? 💡 His meeting with Buddhist leaders in Sri Lanka and Burma

Q55: Which book did Ambedkar complete as his final work before his conversion to Buddhism? 💡 The Buddha and His Dhamma

Q56: When did Ambedkar convert to Buddhism? 💡 1956

Q57: What did Ambedkar prescribe for his converts to Buddhism? 💡 The 22 Vows

Q58: What was the primary focus of Ambedkar’s final work, 'The Buddha and His Dhamma'? 💡 The teachings of Lord Buddha

Q59: What caused Ambedkar's health to deteriorate in 1955? 💡 Side effects of medication and poor eyesight

Q60: When did Ambedkar pass away? 💡 6 December 1956

Q61: What was organized the day after Ambedkar's death? 💡 A Buddhist cremation at Dadar Chowpatty

Q62: Who continued Ambedkar's socio-religious movement after his death? 💡 His son Yashwant Ambedkar and wife Savita Ambedkar

Q63: What notable position did Yashwant Ambedkar hold? 💡 2nd President of the Buddhist Society of India

Q64: Where was a memorial for Ambedkar established? 💡 In his house at 26 Alipur Road, Delhi

Q65: Which honour was awarded to Ambedkar posthumously in 1990? 💡 Bharat Ratna

Q66: What slogan did Ambedkar leave for his followers? 💡 "Educate, Agitate, Organise"

Q67: Which airport is named after Ambedkar? 💡 Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport

Q68: Which economist referred to Ambedkar as the 'father of my economics'? 💡 Amartya Sen

Q69: When was the 3.66-meter tall bronze statue of Ambedkar installed in the Parliament of India? 💡 2 April 1967

Q70: Who unveiled the portrait of Ambedkar in the Central Hall of the Parliament House in 1990? 💡 V. P. Singh

Q71: Which statue of Ambedkar was inaugurated on 14 April 2023, in Hyderabad? 💡 Ambedkar Statue in Hyderabad

Q72: What is the height of the 'Statue of Social Justice' of Ambedkar installed in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, in 2024? 💡 125 feet

Q73: Where will the 'Statue of Equality' of Babasaheb Ambedkar be installed in 2026? 💡 Mumbai

Q74: What was Ambedkar's view on Hinduism? 💡 He considered it an oppressive religion and sought conversion to another religion

Q75: Which religion did Ambedkar convert to on 16 October 1956? 💡 Buddhism

Q76: What was Ambedkar's criticism of Christianity in relation to the fight against slavery? 💡 He believed it was incapable of fighting injustices

Q77: What theory did Ambedkar reject in his book 'Who Were the Shudras?' (1946)? 💡 The Aryan Invasion Theory

Q78: According to Ambedkar, where was the Aryan homeland? 💡 India itself

Q79: According to Ambedkar, what was the main issue with economic exploitation? 💡 Cultural aspects of exploitation are as bad or worse than economic exploitation

Q80: What did Ambedkar think of the Marxist theory of revolution? 💡 He believed in using democratic and peaceful measures for change

Q81: What was Ambedkar's stance on the Marxist idea of controlling all means of production? 💡 He believed that controlling the means of production would not fix society’s problems

Q82: How did Ambedkar view the role of the state in society? 💡 He believed the state should exist as long as society did and should be active in development

Q83: What did Ambedkar suggest would happen to the liberal democratic system in the future? 💡 It would collapse and be replaced by some form of communism