Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Regional Aspirations

Question:

Under whose leadership was the Dravida Kazhagam (DK) founded?

Options:

Bhimrao Ambedkar

Kanshi Ram

E.V. Ramasami Naicker

C. Annadurai

Correct Answer:

E.V. Ramasami Naicker

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → E.V. Ramasami Naicker

E.V. Ramasami Naicker (1879-1973): Known as Periyar (the respected); strong supporter of atheism; famous for his anti caste struggle and rediscovery of Dravidian identity; initially a worker of the Congress party; started the self-respect movement (1925); led the anti-Brahmin movement; worked for the Justice party and later founded Dravidar Kazhagam; opposed to Hindi and domination of north India; propounded the thesis that north Indians and Brahmins are Aryans.