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4. Periyar Ramasamy __________________________________________________________

5. Mahatma Gandhi __________________________________________________________
6. Dr B. R. Ambedkar __________________________________________________________

E. Answer the following questions.
1. Write a short note on Jyotiba Phule.
2. Why is Veeresalingam considered as the Prophet of Moderen Andhra?

3. Explain briefly the teachings of Sree Narayana Guru.
4. Give an account of the Self-Respect Movement led by Periyar Ramasamy.
5. Throw light on Mahatma Gandhi’s contribution to the eradication of untouchability.

6. How were Ambedkar’s movements different from those of other reformers?
7. How far were the British exploitative policies responsible for the caste reform? Give
reasons to support your answer.
8. What was the subject that resulted in a clash between B.R. Ambedkar and Mahatma
Gandhi in the Second Round Table Conference?
9. Name the two legislations that were introduced by the British for the reformation of
Indian society.

H TS Question
H TS Question
Do you think caste system has been successfully eradicated from India?

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Activity
Activity
A. Identify these pictures and find out information about their activities to attain their
motto.

B. Read the biographies of various social reformers who have opposed casteism, and collect
information about them.

Value Based Question
Value Based Question

Why were most social taboos associated with women?

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