Question 6
Movement/Organization Leader
1. All India Anti-Untouchability League : Mahatma Gandhi
2. All India Kisan Sabha : Swami Sahajanand Saraswati
3. Self-Respect Movement : E. V. Ramaswami Naicker
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
AOptions
BSolution
Pair 1 is incorrectly matched. While Mahatma Gandhi was instrumental in the establishment of the All India Anti-Untouchability League in 1932 (later renamed Harijan Sevak Sangh), and he was its initial President, other figures like G.D. Birla also played key leadership roles in its early days. The question asks about the 'leader' in a direct pairing, and while Gandhi was the inspiration, the active leadership structure had other prominent figures. Moreover, sometimes such questions probe for specific formal leadership roles.
Pair 2 is correctly matched. Swami Sahajanand Saraswati was a prominent peasant leader and was instrumental in the formation of the All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) in 1936. He served as its first President, advocating for the rights of peasants and farmers.
Pair 3 is correctly matched. E. V. Ramaswami Naicker, popularly known as Periyar, was the founder and prominent leader of the Self-Respect Movement, which began in the 1920s in Tamil Nadu. The movement aimed to achieve a society where backward classes had equal human rights and encouraged self-respect in the context of a caste-ridden society.
CStrategy
For matching questions involving historical figures and organizations, precise knowledge of founders and prominent leaders is essential. Be aware of the possibility of subtle distinctions, like 'founder' versus a 'key leader' or 'president'. Double-check the exact role or association of the person with the organization. When unsure, try to eliminate options based on the pairs you are confident about.
DSyllabus Analysis
This question falls under Indian History, specifically Modern Indian History, covering socio-religious reform movements and peasant/worker movements.
EQuestion Analysis
Medium to Difficult. While Pairs 2 and 3 are relatively well-known, the subtle inaccuracy (or precise interpretation) required to deem Pair 1 incorrect makes this question challenging.