What was the name of the movement started in 1927 in Maharashtra, led by Dr. BR Ambedkar to access public resources such as water bodies, temples and schools?

Correct option is D

Correct Answer: D Mahad Satyagraha

Explanation:

• ​The Mahad Satyagraha was a pivotal movement led by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in 1927 in Maharashtra.
• This movement was a significant milestone in the fight for the rights of the oppressed classes, especially the Dalits (referred to as untouchables at the time).
• The primary goal of the movement was to assert the right of Dalits to access public resources such as water bodies, temples, and schools, which were traditionally denied to them due to caste-based discrimination.
• The Mahad Satyagraha specifically focused on gaining access to the Chavdar Tank in the town of Mahad. On March 20, 1927, Dr. Ambedkar and his followers gathered at the tank and drank its water to symbolize equality and their rightful claim to public resources.
• This act challenged caste-based segregation and aimed to eliminate untouchability.

Additional Knowledge:

• Bombay Peasants Revolt: Related to agrarian protests against unfair policies, but not led by Ambedkar or linked to Dalit rights.
• Kheda Satyagraha: A 1918 movement led by Mahatma Gandhi in Gujarat, focusing on tax relief for farmers during a famine.
• Shahada Movement: A tribal movement in Maharashtra against feudal exploitation, unrelated to Dalit access to public resources.