Correct option is B
The correct answer includes statements (A), (B), (D), and (E) as true facts about Dr. B.R. Ambedkar:
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(A) Ambedkar defined social justice as providing equal opportunities to everyone, especially advocating for the rights and representation of marginalized communities.
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(B) Jyotiba Phule was his ideal, a fact widely recognized, as Ambedkar admired Phule's work on social reform and upliftment of the oppressed.
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(D) He contested elections, notably as an independent candidate and later under the Scheduled Caste Federation, contributing actively to political life.
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(E) He held a PhD in Economics, which he obtained from Columbia University in 1927, making him one of the earliest Indians with advanced qualifications in this field.
Incorrect Statement:
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(C) He was the first Attorney General of India is incorrect. Ambedkar was not the Attorney General; he was India's first Minister of Law and Justice and chaired the drafting committee for the Indian Constitution.
Information Booster
1. Dr. Ambedkar's
definition of social justice focused on eradicating caste-based discrimination and ensuring equality.
2.
Jyotiba Phule's influence on Ambedkar led him to promote education, social reform, and advocacy for the oppressed classes.
3.
Ambedkar’s educational achievements include degrees from both Columbia University and the London School of Economics.
4. Ambedkar's
political career included standing for election to advocate for the rights of the Dalits.
5. His
academic background in Economics informed his vision for the socio-economic reform of India.
6.
Ambedkar’s contributions to the Indian Constitution continue to impact Indian law, emphasizing equality, justice, and democracy.
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