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Question

With reference to the E.V. Ramaswami Nayakar, which of the following statement/s is/are correct?

(1) He participated in the Non - Cooperation Movement (September 1920 to February 1922).
(2) He left the congress in 1925.

Select the correct answer using the code given below—
Code -

  1. Only 1
  2. Only 2
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer:

Option C: Both 1 and 2

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Both 1 and 2”.

E.V. Ramaswami Nayakar, also known as Periyar, left the Congress party in 1925. He was initially involved in the Non-Cooperation Movement but later disagreed with the Congress's approach and its leadership, particularly regarding the caste system and social justice issues.