Justice Party, rationalism, Self Respect Movement and Dravidian Movement principles. - Question Bank
1. The legacy of the Justice Party and the Self-Respect Movement is most evident in the principles and policies of which subsequent political force in Tamil Nadu?
2. The principle of 'rationalism' as promoted by Periyar directly challenged the authority of:
3. Which of the following figures, though not a founder, became a highly influential leader in the later stages of the Dravidian Movement, particularly in cinema and politics?
4. The Dravidian Movement's ideology was largely shaped by its opposition to:
5. The Justice Party was instrumental in advocating for which significant policy in educational institutions?
6. The concept of 'Periyarism' is most closely associated with:
7. Who was the first leader of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) to become Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu?
8. The Dravidian Movement's emphasis on language was primarily directed towards:
9. The Justice Party's name was derived from the newspaper it published, which was called:
10. The 'Periyar Self-Respect Propaganda Institutions' were established to:
11. Which of the following was a major focus of the rationalist ideology championed by Periyar?
12. The Dravidian Movement significantly influenced the political landscape of Tamil Nadu by advocating for:
13. Periyar's advocacy for 'Thaikkuzhu' (maternal lineage) aimed to challenge:
14. The Justice Party's policies were often seen as an attempt to counter the influence of:
15. The 'Self-Respect Movement' was a precursor to the larger:
16. Who among the following was a key intellectual figure and writer associated with the Dravidian Movement, known for his eloquent speeches and writings?
17. The Dravidian Movement's critique of Sanskrit and Aryan dominance aimed to establish:
18. The breakaway faction from Dravida Kazhagam, led by C. N. Annadurai, formed which political party?
19. Periyar's rationalism advocated for the emancipation of women from:
20. The concept of 'social justice' was a central tenet of the:
21. Which of the following was a significant contribution of the Justice Party government in the Madras Presidency?
22. The anti-Hindi agitation in Tamil Nadu was a significant movement closely linked to the principles of:
23. The Dravida Kazhagam (DK) was formed by E. V. Ramasamy after splitting from which organization?
24. Who authored the influential work 'Why are the Shudras?' which critiqued the caste system?
25. The 'Self-Respect Conferences' organized by Periyar aimed to:
26. Which of the following is NOT a core principle associated with Periyar's rationalism?
27. The Dravidian Movement strongly advocated for the preservation and promotion of:
28. The Justice Party's electoral success led to the formation of governments in the Madras Presidency during which period?
29. The concept of 'Periyar' itself signifies:
30. Who succeeded E. V. Ramasamy as the prominent leader of the Dravidian Movement?
31. The 'Ezhuthiruppu' (awakening) campaign was a part of the efforts to promote:
32. Which of the following was a major demand of the Justice Party regarding representation?
33. The term 'Dravidian' in the context of the Dravidian Movement referred to:
34. Periyar's rationalism was deeply influenced by thinkers from which region?
35. The Self-Respect Marriage Act, passed in 1967, was a significant achievement influenced by:
36. The Dravidian Movement played a significant role in the development of:
37. Who was a prominent leader of the Justice Party and also a key figure in the Madras Presidency's politics?
38. The 'rationalist' ideals propagated by Periyar strongly opposed:
39. Which of the following was a key objective of the Dravidian Movement?
40. The principle of 'self-respect' in the movement advocated for:
41. Who was the first Chief Minister of Madras Presidency from the Justice Party?
42. The Justice Party was formed primarily to represent the interests of:
43. Which political party emerged directly from the Dravidian Movement and came to power in Tamil Nadu?
44. The concept of 'rationalism' as promoted by Periyar emphasized:
45. The Dravidian Movement is considered a successor to which earlier socio-political movement?
46. Which of the following newspapers was started by E. V. Ramasamy to propagate the ideals of the Self-Respect Movement?
47. The Self-Respect Movement primarily advocated for:
48. In which year was the Justice Party founded?
49. Who is widely regarded as the founder of the Self-Respect Movement?