​Arrange the following backward class movements in India in chronological order:

A. Self Respect Movement

B. Satyasodhak Samaj

C. Mahar Movement

D. Dravidian Movement

E. S. N. D. P Movement

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is C

B, E, D, C, A

The question requires arranging backward class movements in India in chronological order. Here's a brief overview of the movements and their respective years:

1. Satyashodhak Samaj (B) – Founded by Jyotirao Phule in 1873 in Maharashtra, this was a social reform movement aimed at educating and uplifting the lower castes. It focused on eradication of untouchability, caste discrimination, and advocating for social justice.

2. S. N. D. P. Movement (E) – The Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana (SNDP) Movement was founded by Sree Narayana Guru in 1903 in Kerala. It was focused on the empowerment of the Ezhava community (a backward caste in Kerala) and advocating for social and educational rights for lower castes.

3. Dravidian Movement (D) – This movement began in the early 20th century with the objective of establishing the rights of the Dravidian people (primarily in Tamil Nadu) and opposing Brahminical domination. The movement led to the formation of the Justice Party in 1916, which later became the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK).

4. Mahar Movement (C) – Led by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, the Mahar Movement was focused on the rights of the Mahar community, one of the untouchable castes in Maharashtra. The movement gained prominence during the early 20th century, particularly in 1917, when the community fought for equal rights and access to education.

5. Self-Respect Movement (A) – Founded by Periyar E. V. Ramasamy in 1925, this movement aimed at the upliftment of the lower castes, especially the non-Brahmin communities in Tamil Nadu, advocating for self-respect, equality, and the abolition of caste discrimination.

Thus, the correct chronological order is:
B (Satyashodhak Samaj - 1873) → E (S. N. D. P. Movement - 1903) → D (Dravidian Movement - early 20th century) → C (Mahar Movement - 1917) → A (Self Respect Movement - 1925)

Information Booster:

• Satyashodhak Samaj was one of the first movements in Maharashtra that focused on social reforms, particularly focusing on the education of women and lower castes.
• S. N. D. P. Movement emphasized unity among backward communities and religious reforms, focusing on educational and social justice.
• The Dravidian Movement strongly influenced Tamil Nadu politics, playing a crucial role in shaping regional politics and the DMK party.
• Mahar Movement led to Ambedkar's efforts to attain social justice for untouchables, resulting in significant political changes and the eventual drafting of the Indian Constitution.
• Self-Respect Movement brought attention to the rejection of caste-based hierarchies, playing an essential role in challenging Brahminical social structures.

Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

• (a) C, B, E, A, D – Incorrect
  The Mahar Movement (C) should come after the Satyashodhak Samaj (B) and before Self-Respect Movement (A).

• (b) A, D, B, C, E – Incorrect
  The Self Respect Movement (A) should come last, not before the Mahar Movement (C).

• (d) E, D, A, C, B – Incorrect
  This sequence incorrectly places S. N. D. P. Movement (E) before the Dravidian Movement (D) and Self Respect Movement (A) at the wrong position.