Which of the following statements are correct about E . V Ramasami Naickar?

1. He is a rationalist and the leader of the upper caste movement in South India.

2. He aroused people to realise that all men are equal, and that it is the birth right of every individual to enjoy liberty and equality.

3. He is also known by the name Periyar.

Only 2 and 3

The correct answer is Option 2: Only 2 and 3

Statement 1: He is a rationalist and the leader of the upper caste movement in South India. Incorrect. E.V. Ramasamy Naicker was a rationalist and one of the leading anti-caste social reformers in South India. He opposed caste discrimination and led the Self-Respect Movement, which challenged Brahmanical dominance. The phrase "leader of the upper caste movement" makes the statement incorrect.

Statement 2: He aroused people to realise that all men are equal, and that it is the birth right of every individual to enjoy liberty and equality.Correct. He spread the ideals of equality, liberty, self-respect, and social justice, especially for oppressed communities.

Statement 3: He is also known by the name Periyar.Correct. He is popularly known as Periyar E. V. Ramasamy or simply Periyar.

NCERT: Periyar (E.V. Ramasami Naickar) is known as a rationalist and the leader of the lower caste movement in South India. He aroused people to realise that all men are equal, and that it is the birthright of every individual to enjoy liberty and equality.