Quiz on Ambedkar Jayanti 2023; 14th April

1-Who was BR Ambedkar and why is he celebrated on April 14th?

a) A social reformer, lawyer and political activist who drafted the Indian Constitution and fought for the rights of Dalits and the downtrodden

b) A famous Bollywood actor who worked on several socially relevant films

c) A renowned scientist who won a Nobel Prize for his work on poverty alleviation

Answer: a

2-What was Ambedkar's contribution to the Indian Constitution?

a) He was the first Indian to pursue a doctorate in economics abroad

b) He served as the principal of the Government Law College, Mumbai for 2 years

c) He headed the committee that drafted the Indian Constitution, which was adopted on January 26, 1950

Answer: c

3-What did Ambedkar argue for during the drafting of the Constitution?

a) Extensive economic and social rights for women

b) The introduction of a system of reservations of jobs in the civil services, schools and colleges for members of scheduled castes/tribes and Other Backward Classes

c) Both a and b

Answer: c

4-What was the Poona Pact and why was it significant?

a) It was an agreement with upper caste Hindu leaders on the reservation of electoral seats for the depressed classes in the legislature of British India, which marked the start of the movement against “untouchability” within the Indian nationalist movement

b) It was a trade agreement signed between India and the UK in 1932

c) It was a peace treaty signed between India and Pakistan after the partition in 1947

Answer: a

5-Why did Ambedkar renounce Hinduism and become a Buddhist in 1956?

a) As a protest against the practice of untouchability among Hindus

b) Because he believed Buddhism was a more inclusive and egalitarian religion

c) Because he was unhappy with the caste system prevalent in Hinduism

Answer: a

6-What is Ambedkar Jayanti?

a) A day to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar

b) A public holiday in India

c) A day to pay homage to Ambedkar’s statue in the Parliament

d) All of the above

Answer: d) 

7-What was Ambedkar’s role in the making of the Indian Constitution?

a) He led the committee that drafted India’s constitution

b) He was the first Law Minister in free India

c) He played no role in the making of the Indian Constitution

d) Both a) and b)

Answer: d)

8-What was Ambedkar’s famous quote?

a) “Educate, agitate, and organise”

b) “Power to the people”

c) “Give me liberty or give me death”

d) “All men are created equal”

Answer: a)

9-Why is Ambedkar Jayanti observed as Equality Day?

a) Because Ambedkar challenged India’s caste-based system

b) Because it is a day to promote gender and labour rights

c) Because it is a day to celebrate India’s socio-economic progress

d) Both a) and b)

Answer: a)