Babasaheb Ambedkar Quiz: Explore the life and achievements of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar through our engaging quiz. Test your knowledge on this visionary leader who championed social justice, equality, and empowerment. Challenge yourself and discover the enduring legacy of Babasaheb Ambedkar in shaping modern India
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What is the full name of Babasaheb Ambedkar?
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Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar
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Balasaheb Ambedkar
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Bhimraj Ambedkar
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Bapuji Ambedkar
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His full name was Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar.
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Which year was Dr. B.R. Ambedkar born?
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1891
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1901
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1910
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1920
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Baba Saheb Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar was born on April 14, 1891.
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What is Babasaheb Ambedkar often referred to as?
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Father of the Nation
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Leader of the Untouchables
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The Great Scholar
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Architect of the Indian Constitution
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He is often referred to as the Architect of the Indian Constitution, and is probably the most well-known of all Constituent Assembly members. Ambedkar became a key figure in India's constitution-making process due to the offices he held and his interventions and speeches in the Assembly.
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What was the name of Dr. Ambedkar’s father?
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Ramji Maloji Sakpal
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Sambha ji Sakpal
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Yashwant Sambha Ambedkar
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Sombhuji Ambedkar
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Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar was the son of Subedar Ramji Maloji Sakpal. He was Subedar in British Army. Babasaheb's father was a follower of Sant Kabir and was also a well-read person.
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In which year did Dr. Ambedkar become the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?
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1947
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1948
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1949
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1950
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On 29 August 1947, the Constituent Assembly set up a Drafting Committee under the Chairmanship of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar to prepare a Draft Constitution for India.
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What was Dr. Ambedkar’s primary focus in his social and political activism?
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Women’s rights
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Environmental conservation
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Caste system reform and Dalit empowerment
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Economic development
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B.R. Ambedkar was a major activist and social reformer who devoted his whole life to working for the Dalits and uplifting the socially backward class of India.
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Which of the following Indians participated in all three round table conferences?
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Dr. Ambedkar
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Mahatma Gandhi
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Jawaharlal Nehru
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Madan Mohan Malaviya
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Dr. Ambedkar participated in all three Round Table Conferences. Gandhiji participated only in the Second Round Table Conference from the Congress side.
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Which famous movement led by Dr. Ambedkar aimed to grant equal rights to Dalits for accessing public water sources?
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Quit India Movement
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Swadeshi Movement
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Poona Pact
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Mahad Satyagraha
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Mahad Satyagraha or Chavdar Tale Satyagraha was a satyagraha led by B. R. Ambedkar on 20 March 1927 to allow untouchables to use water in a public tank in Mahad (currently in Raigad district), Maharashtra, India. The day (20 March) is observed as Social Empowerment day in India.
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What prestigious degree did Dr. Ambedkar earn from Columbia University in the United States?
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PhD in Economics
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MD in Medicine
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LLM in Law
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MBA in Business Administration
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Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, a lifelong champion of social justice and civil rights for the "untouchable" Dalit caste, received his PhD in Economics from Columbia University in 1927 and an honorary degree in 1952. Ambedkar was the first highly educated, politically prominent member of the Hindu "untouchable" caste.
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Bhimrao Ambedkar was a _______ Indian to have a doctorate degree in economics from abroad?
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First
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Second
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Third
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Fourth
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Ambedkar was the first Indian to pursue a doctorate degree in economics abroad.
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Which political party did Dr. Ambedkar found to represent the interests of the Scheduled Castes
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Indian National Congress
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Bharatiya Janata Party
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Republican Party of India
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Communist Party of India
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The Republican Party of India (RPI, often called the Republican Party or simply Republican) is a political party in India. It had its roots in the Scheduled Castes Federation led by B. R. Ambedkar.
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Who was the author of the book “The Problem of the Rupee: Its Origin and Its Solution”?
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Mahatma Gandhi
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M.N Roy
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B.R. Ambedkar
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Sarojini Naidu
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The author of the book "The Problem of the Rupee was Dr. Ambedkar. This book is one of his most popular books. Even today it is counted among the best-selling books in India.
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Which article of the Constitution of India was opposed by Ambedkar?
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Article 362
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Article 365
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Article 370
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Article 375
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Ambedkar, who drafted the Indian Constitution, was against the inclusion of Article 370 granting special status to Jammu and Kashmir.
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What is the significance of “Mahaparinirvan Diwas” in relation to Dr. Ambedkar?
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His birth anniversary
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The day he passed away
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The day he won a Nobel Prize
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The day he delivered a historic speech
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6th December is observed to commemorate the unfathomable contribution to society given by Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar and his achievements. Owing to Ambedkar's status as a Buddhist leader, his death anniversary is referred to as Mahaparinirvan Diwas.
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Which iconic symbol associated with Buddhism did Dr. Ambedkar embrace and promote as a symbol of Dalit identity?
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Om
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Trishul
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Dharma Chakra (Wheel of Dharma)
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Swastika
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Dhammachakra Pravartan Din is a day when the architect of the Indian Constitution Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar renounced Hinduism and accepted Buddhism.
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On which day Ambedkar Jayanti is celebrated all over the world including India?
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5 April
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10 April
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14 April
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25 April
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Ambedkar Jayanti or Bhim Jayanti is observed on 14 April to commemorate the memory of B. R. Ambedkar, Indian politician and social reformer. It marks Ambedkar's birthday who was born on 14 April 1891.
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Bhimrao Ambedkar wrote a book of how many pages named Thoughts on Pakistan?
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100 pages
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200 pages
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300 pages
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400 pages
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After the Lahore resolution (1940) of the Muslim League demanding Pakistan, Ambedkar wrote a 400-page tract titled Thoughts on Pakistan, which analysed the concept of "Pakistan" in all its aspects.
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In which year Bhimrao Ambedkar was awarded the Bharat Ratna posthumously?
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1990
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1995
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2000
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2005
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On march 31, 1990, Dalit leader and the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution, Dr Babasaheb Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, was conferred the nation's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna, posthumously.
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In which year did Bhimrao Ambedkar adopt Buddhism?
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1947
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1952
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1955
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1956
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October 14, 1956 was clearly an important moment in Dalit history. On this day, B R Ambedkar along with 365,000 of his Dalit followers decided to exit the folds of Hinduism and embraced Buddhism.
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In which state of India is the burial place of Bhimrao Ambedkar?
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Delhi
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Kolkata
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Maharashtra
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Gujarat
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Chaitya Bhoomi (Caityabhūmī, Officially: Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Mahaparinirvan Memorial) is a Buddhist chaitya and the cremation place of B. R. Ambedkar, the chief architect of the Indian Constitution. It is situated besides Dadar Chowpatty (beach), Mumbai.
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