Bihar Special GK PYQ 117 of 603 · Historical Scenario

Who founded the Ravidas Sabha in Bihar in the year 1928?

  1. ASant Ravidas
  2. BMahatma Gandhi
  3. CJagjivan Ram
  4. DKarpoori Thakur
  5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above

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Correct answer: (c) Jagjivan Ram

Explanation

The Ravidas Sabha was formed in Bihar in 1928 by Jagjivan Ram. Jagjivan Ram played an important role in the establishment of the All India Depressed Classes League, which was founded in 1935 and was dedicated to securing equality for the untouchables. Jagjivan Ram was elected to the Bihar Legislative Assembly in 1937, after which he organized the rural labour movement.

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