Panel Inspection 2016-17
Inspection Team
1. Mr. T. Prabhudas (Asst. Commissioner,KVS RO Silchar )
2. Mr. Amit Baidya (Principal,KV Kunjaban Agartala)
3. Mr. Pawan Kumar (Principal, KV CRPF Agartala )
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
Born: 14 April, 1891
Contribution
His Life
Ambedkar was a victim of caste discrimination. His parents
hailed from the Hindu Mahar caste, which was viewed as "untouchable"
by the upper class. Due to this, Ambedkar had to face severe discriminations
from every corners of the society. a The discrimination and humiliation haunted
Ambedkar even at the Army school, run by British government. Fearing social
outcry, the teachers would segregate the students of lower class from that of
Brahmins and other upper classes. The untouchable students were often asked by
the teacher to sit outside the class. After shifting to Satara, he was admitted
to a local school but the change of school did not change the fate of young
Bhimrao. Discrimination followed wherever he went. In 1908, Ambedkar got the
opportunity to study at the Elphinstone College. Besides clearing all the exams
successfully Ambedkar also obtained a scholarship of twenty five rupees a month
from the Gayakwad ruler of Baroda, Sahyaji Rao III. Political Science and
Economics were the subjects in which he graduated from the Bombay University in
1912. Ambedkar decided to use the money for higher studies in the USA.
After coming back from the US, Ambedkar was appointed as the
Defence secretary to the King of Baroda. Even, there also he had to face the
humiliation for being an 'Untouchable'. With the help of the former Bombay
Governor Lord Sydenham, Ambedkar obtained the job as a professor of political
economy at the Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics in Bombay. In order
to continue his further studies, in 1920 he went to England at his own
expenses. There he was awarded honor of D.Sc by the London University. Ambedkar
also spent few months at the University of Bonn, Germany, to study economics.
On 8 June, 1927, he was awarded a Doctorate by the University of Columbia.
Dalit Movement
Ambedkar began to find ways to reach to the people and make
them understand the drawbacks of the prevailing social evils. He launched a
newspaper called "Mooknayaka" (leader of the silent). It was believed
that, one day, after hearing his speech at a rally, Shahu IV, an influential
ruler of Kolhapur dined with the leader. The incident also created a huge
uproar in the socio-political arena of the country.
Political career
Ambedkar objected to the decision of Congress and Mahatma
Gandhi to call the untouchable community as Harijans. He would say that even
the members of untouchable community are same as the other members of the
society. Ambedkar was appointed on the Defence Advisory Committee and the
Viceroy's Executive Council as Minister for Labor. His reputation as a scholar
led to his appointment as free India's first, Law Minister and chairman of the
committee responsible to draft a constitution.
Framer of Constitution
Conversion to Buddhism
On October 14, 1956 Ambedkar organized a public ceremony to
convert around five lakh of his supporters into Buddhism. Ambedkar traveled to
Kathmandu to attend the Fourth World Buddhist Conference. He completed his
final manuscript, "The Buddha or Karl Marx" on December 2, 1956.
Death
Born: 14 April, 1891
Passed Away: 6, December, 1956
Contribution
Dr. B. R. AmbedkarDr B R Ambedkar, popularly known as Babasaheb
Ambedkar, was one of the architects of the Indian Constitution. He was a
well-known politician and an eminent jurist. Ambedkar's efforts to eradicate
the social evils like untouchablity and caste restrictions were remarkable. The
leader, throughout his life, fought for the rights of the dalits and other
socially backward classes. Ambedkar was appointed as the nation's first Law
Minister in the Cabinet of Jawaharlal Nehru. He was posthumously awarded the
Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor in 1990.
His Life
Bhimrao Ambedkar was born to Bhimabai Sakpal and Ramji on 14
April 1891 in Madhya Pradesh. He was the fourteenth child of his parents.
Ambedkar;s father was a Subedar in the Indian Army and posted at Mhow
cantonment, MP. After the retirement of his father in 1894, the family moved to
satara. Shortly after, his mother passed away. Four years later, his father
remarried and the family shifted to Bombay, where he cleared his matriculation
in 1908. His father Bhimabai Sakpal died in Bombay, in 1912.
Ambedkar was a victim of caste discrimination. His parents
hailed from the Hindu Mahar caste, which was viewed as "untouchable"
by the upper class. Due to this, Ambedkar had to face severe discriminations
from every corners of the society. a The discrimination and humiliation haunted
Ambedkar even at the Army school, run by British government. Fearing social
outcry, the teachers would segregate the students of lower class from that of
Brahmins and other upper classes. The untouchable students were often asked by
the teacher to sit outside the class. After shifting to Satara, he was admitted
to a local school but the change of school did not change the fate of young
Bhimrao. Discrimination followed wherever he went. In 1908, Ambedkar got the
opportunity to study at the Elphinstone College. Besides clearing all the exams
successfully Ambedkar also obtained a scholarship of twenty five rupees a month
from the Gayakwad ruler of Baroda, Sahyaji Rao III. Political Science and
Economics were the subjects in which he graduated from the Bombay University in
1912. Ambedkar decided to use the money for higher studies in the USA.
After coming back from the US, Ambedkar was appointed as the
Defence secretary to the King of Baroda. Even, there also he had to face the
humiliation for being an 'Untouchable'. With the help of the former Bombay
Governor Lord Sydenham, Ambedkar obtained the job as a professor of political
economy at the Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics in Bombay. In order
to continue his further studies, in 1920 he went to England at his own
expenses. There he was awarded honor of D.Sc by the London University. Ambedkar
also spent few months at the University of Bonn, Germany, to study economics.
On 8 June, 1927, he was awarded a Doctorate by the University of Columbia.
Dalit Movement
After returning to India, Bhimrao Ambedkar decided to fight
against the caste discrimination that almost fragmented the nation. Ambedkar
opined that there should be separate electoral system for the Untouchables and
lower caste people. He also favored the concept of providing reservations for
Dalits and other religious communities.
Ambedkar began to find ways to reach to the people and make
them understand the drawbacks of the prevailing social evils. He launched a
newspaper called "Mooknayaka" (leader of the silent). It was believed
that, one day, after hearing his speech at a rally, Shahu IV, an influential
ruler of Kolhapur dined with the leader. The incident also created a huge
uproar in the socio-political arena of the country.
Political career
Dr. B. R. AmbedkarIn 1936, Ambedkar founded the Independent
Labor Party. In the 1937 elections to the Central Legislative Assembly his
party won 15 seats. Ambedkar oversaw the transformation of his political party
into the All India Scheduled Castes Federation, although it performed poorly in
the elections held in 1946 for the Constituent Assembly of India.
Ambedkar objected to the decision of Congress and Mahatma
Gandhi to call the untouchable community as Harijans. He would say that even
the members of untouchable community are same as the other members of the
society. Ambedkar was appointed on the Defence Advisory Committee and the
Viceroy's Executive Council as Minister for Labor. His reputation as a scholar
led to his appointment as free India's first, Law Minister and chairman of the
committee responsible to draft a constitution.
Framer of Constitution
Bhimrao Ambedkar was appointed as the chairman of the
constitution drafting committee. He was also a noted scholar and eminent jurist.
Ambedkar emphasized on the construction of a virtual bridge between the classes
of the society. According to him, it would be difficult to maintain the unity
of the country if the difference among the classes were not met.
Conversion to Buddhism
In 1950, Ambedkar traveled to Sri Lanka to attend a
convention of Buddhist scholars and monks. After his return he decided to write
a book on Buddhism and soon, converted himself to Buddhism. In his speeches,
Ambedkar lambasted the Hindu rituals and caste division. Ambedkar founded the
Bharatiya Bauddha Mahasabha In 1955. His book "The Buddha and His
Dhamma" was published posthumously.
On October 14, 1956 Ambedkar organized a public ceremony to
convert around five lakh of his supporters into Buddhism. Ambedkar traveled to
Kathmandu to attend the Fourth World Buddhist Conference. He completed his
final manuscript, "The Buddha or Karl Marx" on December 2, 1956.
Death
Since 1954-55 Ambedkar was suffering from serious health
problems including diabetes and weak eyesight. On 6 December, 1956 he died at
his home in Delhi. Since, Ambedkar adopted the Buddhism as his religion, a
Buddhist-style cremation was organized for him. The ceremony was attended by
hundreds of thousands of supporters, activists and admirers.
Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Quiz Competition July 2016
1. What was Bhimrao Ambedkar’s position in the Constituent
Assembly of India?
a) President of the Constituent Assembly
b) Vice President of the Constituent Assembly
c) Speaker of the Constituent Assembly
d) Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent
Assembly
2. When was Bhimrao Ambedkar born?
a) 5 February1883
b) 14 April 1891
c) 24 August 1884
d) 21 October 1883
3. Where was Bhimrao Ambedkar born?
a) Mhow
b) Bhopal
c) Solapur
d) Surat
4. Which service did Bhimrao Ambedkar join?
a) Indian Civil Service
b) Baroda Public Service
c) Indian Foreign Service
d) Punjab Public Service
5. When did the British government allot separate
electorates to Scheduled Castes?
a) 26 January1923
b) 28 May 1931
c) 4 August 1932
d) 11November 1933
6. Who went on fast unto death against separate electorates
for Scheduled Castes?
a) JawaharlalNehru
b) Mohandas Gandhi
c) Mohammed Ali Jinnah
d) Vallabhbhai Patel
7. What was Bhimrao Ambedkar’s portfolio in Indian
government?
a) Home
b) Finance
c) Law
d) Defence
8. Which religion did Bhimrao Ambedkar embrace in 1956?
a) Buddhism
b) Islam
c) Jainism
d) Zoroastrianism
9. When did Bhimrao Ambedkar die?
a) 31 March 1964
b) 18 June 1968
c) 30 September 1960
d) 6 December 1956
10. Where did Bhimrao Ambedkar die?
a) Bombay
b) Calcutta
c) Delhi
d) Madras
Answer :-
1. What was Bhimrao Ambedkar’s position in the Constituent
Assembly of India?
d) Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent
Assembly
2. When was Bhimrao Ambedkar born?
b) 14 April 1891
3. Where was Bhimrao Ambedkar born?
a) Mhow
4. Which service did Bhimrao Ambedkar join?
b) Baroda Public Service
5. When did the British government allot separate
electorates to Scheduled Castes?
c) 4 August 1932
6. Who went on fast unto death against separate electorates
for Scheduled Castes?
b) Mohandas Gandhi
7. What was Bhimrao Ambedkar’s portfolio in Indian
government?
c) Law
8. Which religion did Bhimrao Ambedkar embrace in 1956?
a) Buddhism
9. When did Bhimrao Ambedkar die?
d) 6 December 1956
10. Where did Bhimrao Ambedkar die?
c) Delhi
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