Indian National Movement PYQ – Periyar E.V. Ramasamy

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Indian National Movement PYQ – Periyar E.V. Ramasamy – 20 questions, subject: Indian National Movement. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
VAS-AGHS – 2020
When did Periyar Organise the Self-Respect Movement?

Correct Answer: A [1925]

Explanation:

Periyar launched the Self-Respect Movement in 1925, the year he left Congress, with Kudi Arasu as its journal.

2.  
VAS-AGHS – 2020
Periyar was imprisoned by which Govt. for Vaikkom Satyagraha in 1924?

Correct Answer: C [Travancore Govt.]

Explanation:

Vaikkom lay in the princely state of Travancore, so Periyar was jailed by the Travancore government for the 1924 satyagraha there.

3.  
AGGS – 2021
In 1925 E.V Ramasamy left the congress because:
  1. He could not follow the Gandhian Ideology.
  1. Congress overwhelmingly dominated by the brahmin leaders
Which of the reasons given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: B [2 only]

Explanation:

Periyar had followed Gandhian programmes until 1925, so reason 1 is wrong; he left Congress over Brahmin dominance, so only 2 is correct.

4.  
PTGS – 2021
Assertion (A): Justice Party demanded communal representation for non-Brahmins.
Reason (R): Periyar came out of congress party since his demand for communal representation rejected.

Correct Answer: B [Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)]

Explanation:

Both are true, but the Justice Party's communal demand is a separate fact and not the reason Periyar left Congress, so R does not explain A.

5.  
GROUP 1 – 2021
The Editor of Tamil daily [TNPSC வினாத்தாளில் உள்ளபடி; சரியானது: weekly] Kudiarasu.

Correct Answer: A [Thanthai Periyar]

Explanation:

Periyar founded and edited Kudi Arasu, the Tamil weekly that became the official organ of the Self-Respect Movement from 1925.

6.  
EO GRADE IV (HR&CE) – 2022
Arrange the following Newspaper's and Journals of Thanthai Periyar in chronological order.
  1. Paguththarivu
  1. Viduthalai
  1. Kudiarasu
  1. Puratchi

Correct Answer: B [3, 4, 1, 2]

Explanation:

Periyar's journals began in this order: Kudi Arasu (1925), Puratchi (1933), Pagutharivu (1934), Viduthalai (1935).

7.  
GROUP 1 – 2022
Arrange the following events associated with Periyar in chronological order:
  1. Vaikkom Satyagraha
  1. Non-Co-operation Movement
  1. Kallukadai Mariyal
  1. Leader of Chennai Congress Committee

Correct Answer: A [2, 3, 4, 1]

Explanation:

The order is Non-Cooperation (1920), toddy shop picketing (1921), Chennai Congress leadership (1922), then Vaikkom Satyagraha (1924).

8.  
LIBRARY – 2023
In which year, Periyar E.V. Ramasamy was elected as the leader of the justice party

Correct Answer: B [1938]

Explanation:

Periyar was elected Justice Party president in 1938 while jailed for the anti-Hindi agitation against compulsory Hindi in schools.

9.  
LIBRARY – 2023
Why did E.V. Ramaswamy Periyar quit from the congress party?

Correct Answer: C [Separate dining for Brahmin and Non-Brahmin students in congress sponsored schools]

Explanation:

Periyar quit Congress after the Cheranmadevi Gurukulam, aided by Congress funds, seated Brahmin and non-Brahmin students separately for dining.

10.  
LIBRARY – 2023
In 1920 [TNPSC வினாத்தாளில் உள்ளபடி; சரியானது: 1921] picketing the toddy shops was conducted in Tamil Nadu by

Correct Answer: B [Periyar E.V. Ramasamy]

Explanation:

Periyar E.V. Ramasamy led the picketing of toddy shops in Tamil Nadu as part of the Non-Cooperation Movement (1921).

11.  
DEO – 2023
Which association later became justice party?

Correct Answer: D [South Indian liberal federation]

Explanation:

The South Indian Liberal Federation, founded in 1916 by non-Brahmin leaders, later became known as the Justice Party.

12.  
AJ – 2023 · DEO – 2023
______ session of 1944 changed the name of Justice Party into Dravidar Kazhagam.

Correct Answer: B [Salem]

Explanation:

The Justice Party was renamed Dravidar Kazhagam at its Salem conference in August 1944 under Periyar.

13.  
AJ – 2023
Who among the following earned the title of the "Hero of Vaikkom"?

Correct Answer: C [E.V. Ramasamy]

Explanation:

E.V. Ramasamy led the 1924 Vaikkom Satyagraha and went to jail, earning the title Hero of Vaikkom.

14.  
CESGS – 2023
Which of the following magazine is not associated with Periyar E.V.R?

Correct Answer: C [Desabakthan]

Explanation:

Desabakthan was a Tamil nationalist daily edited by Thiru.Vi. Kalyanasundaram, whereas Kudi Arasu, Revolt and Puratchi were Periyar's journals.

15.  
CESGS – 2023
Choose the correct statement from the following
  1. Periyar had participated in the non-cooperation programme as a congressman.
  1. The Justice party held the self-respecting wedding
  1. Periyar title was conferred by UNESCO
  1. He ran the 'Liberation' press in English

Correct Answer: A [1 is correct]

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: as a Congressman Periyar joined Non-Cooperation, while the self-respect weddings were promoted by the Self-Respect Movement, not the Justice Party.

16.  
CSSS – 2023 · SUB INSPECTOR FISHERY – 2023
In which year Periyar E.V.R. published a English magazine under the title "Revolt"?

Correct Answer: B [1928]

Explanation:

Periyar started the English magazine Revolt in 1928 to spread self-respect ideas among the English-educated.

17.  
CSSS – 2023
Who is the author of the book 'Why the Woman is Enslaved'?

Correct Answer: C [Periyar]

Explanation:

Periyar wrote 'Why the Woman is Enslaved' (Penn Ean Adimaiyanal), his key work on women's rights.

18.  
GROUP 3A – 2023
'Periyar' the title was conferred on him by Tamil Nadu Women Conference held in Madras on

Correct Answer: C [1938]

Explanation:

The Tamil Nadu Women's Conference at Madras in November 1938 conferred the title Periyar on E.V. Ramasamy.

19.  
ASSISTANT PUBLIC PROSECUTOR GRADE II – 2025
Arrange the following events in chronological order about Periyar E.V. Ramasamy
(1) Founded Self Respect Movement
(2) President of Justice party
(3) Participated Vaikom Sathyagraha
(4) Demand for separate Dravida Nadu

Correct Answer: C [(3), (1), (2), (4)]

Explanation:

The order is Vaikkom Satyagraha (1924), Self-Respect Movement (1925), Justice Party presidency (1938), then the demand for a separate Dravida Nadu (1939).

20.  
COMBINED TECHNICAL SERVICES (ITI POST) – 2025
Choose the correct statement about Periyar.
(1) When he was still in Jail, Periyar was elected the President of the Justice Party.
(2) He frequently wrote columns under the Pseudonym of Chitraputtiran.
(3) Revolt was the official newspaper of the Self Respect Movement
(4) Periyar died at age of ninety three (1972)

Correct Answer: B [(1) and (2) correct]

Explanation:

Both are correct: Periyar was elected Justice Party president while in jail, and he often wrote columns under the pen name Chithraputhiran.

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