UPSC Prelims 2012·GS1·polity-and-governance·political dynamics

Which of the following parties were established by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar? 1. The Peasants and Workers Party of India 2. All India Scheduled Castes Federation 3. The Independent Labour Party Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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  1. A1 and 2 only
  2. B2 and 3 onlyCorrect
  3. C1 and 3 only
  4. D1, 2 and 3

Explanation

The correct answer is B because statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1: The Peasants and Workers Party of India was not established by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar. It was founded in 1947 by leaders like Tulsidas Jadhav, Keshavrao Jedhe, and Shankarrao More, some of whom were previously associated with Ambedkar's movements but formed a distinct party. Statement 2: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar established the All India Scheduled Castes Federation in 1942 as a political party to champion the rights and representation of the Scheduled Castes. Statement 3: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar founded The Independent Labour Party in 1936. This party contested the provincial elections of 1937 and achieved significant success, particularly in Bombay.
polity-and-governance: Which of the following parties were established by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar? 1. The Peasants and Workers Party of India 2. All

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