1. In which city is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University located?
[A] Surat
[B] Vadodara
[C] Rajkot
[D] Ahmedabad
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Correct Answer: D [Ahmedabad]
Notes:
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, was established in 1994 to provide distance education across various disciplines.
2. In which city is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU) located?
[A] Ahmedabad
[B] Surat
[C] Vadodara
[D] Rajkot
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Correct Answer: A [Ahmedabad]
Notes:
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU), established in 1994 in Ahmedabad, is Gujarat’s renowned university for distance education, offering certificate, diploma, and degree programs with flexible learning opportunities.
3. Which senior Congress leader from Gujarat worked alongside B. R. Ambedkar in drafting the Indian Constitution?
[A] Kaniyalaal Munshi
[B] Vallabhbhai Patel
[C] Morarji Desai
[D] Jivraj Mehta
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Correct Answer: A [Kaniyalaal Munshi]
Notes:
Kaniyalaal Munshi, a senior Congress leader and jurist from Gujarat, collaborated with B. R. Ambedkar in drafting the Indian Constitution during the Constituent Assembly.
4. Which district in Andhra Pradesh was renamed as Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district in 2022?
[A] East Godavari
[B] West Godavari
[C] Konaseema
[D] Visakhapatnam
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Correct Answer: C [Konaseema]
Notes:
Konaseema district was renamed Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district on 24 June 2022.
5. The ‘Statue of Social Justice’, also known as Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Smriti Vanam, located in Vijayawada, is dedicated to which prominent social reformer?
[A] Mahatma Gandhi
[B] B. R. Ambedkar
[C] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
[D] Jawaharlal Nehru
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Correct Answer: B [B. R. Ambedkar]
Notes:
The ‘Statue of Social Justice’, otherwise known as Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Smriti Vanam, is specifically dedicated to B. R. Ambedkar who was a social reformer and the architect of the Indian Constitution.
6. Which state government has launched the ‘Zero Poverty Programme’ in the name of Baba Saheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar in April 2025?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Bihar
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Haryana
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Correct Answer: A [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh has launched the ‘Zero Poverty Programme’ in the name of Baba Saheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar. The aim is to ensure no one in the state is left without basic facilities and all poor families get benefits of government schemes. The program is inspired by Dr. Ambedkar’s vision of educational, social, and economic upliftment. In each Gram Panchayat, 20–25 families still deprived of basic services will be identified. These families will be provided with houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, toilets, water, electricity, gas connection, Ayushman Bharat card, and pensions.
7. Which state government has declared a new wildlife sanctuary named Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Abhyaran?
[A] Odisha
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Gujarat
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: B [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
The Madhya Pradesh government has declared 258.64 square kilometers of forest in Sagar district as a wildlife sanctuary named Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Abhyaran, ahead of Dr B R Ambedkar’s 134th birth anniversary on April 14. The sanctuary spans across North Sagar forest division, including Banda and Shahgarh forest areas. This makes it the 25th wildlife sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh, a state known for its rich tiger reserves. The sanctuary will support wildlife conservation, strengthen the ecosystem, and also boost tourism and create employment for local communities.
8. Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Hostel Scheme is launched by which state government?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Assam
[C] Gujarat
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: A [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
The Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Hostel Scheme is a scheme launched by the Uttar Pradesh government. The Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Hostel Scheme is a significant initiative aimed at providing residential facilities for students, particularly those from marginalized communities like Scheduled Castes (SCs), who might face difficulties in pursuing higher education due to financial constraints or lack of accommodation. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh government, is implementing this scheme and other initiatives related to educational opportunities for marginalized communities.
9. In the light of the recent discussions on social justice and reservation policies, consider the following statements regarding certain historical figures associated with social reform in India:
- B.R. Ambedkar was a key figure in drafting the Indian Constitution and advocated for the rights of Dalits.
- Jyotirao Phule was instrumental in founding the first girls’ school in India in Pune.
- Raja Ram Mohan Roy is known as the “Father of the Indian Renaissance” for his efforts in abolishing Sati.
- Swami Vivekananda promoted the idea of social service as a means of spiritual practice.
How many of the above statements are correct?
[A] Only one
[B] Only two
[C] Only three
[D] All four
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Correct Answer: D [All four]
Notes:- B.R. Ambedkar was a key figure in drafting the Indian Constitution and advocated for the rights of Dalits: Correct. He played a role in ensuring social justice through constitutional provisions.
- Jyotirao Phule was instrumental in founding the first girls’ school in India in Pune: Correct. He and his wife, Savitribai Phule, established the first school for girls in 1848.
- Raja Ram Mohan Roy is known as the “Father of the Indian Renaissance” for his efforts in abolishing Sati: Correct. His activism led to the eventual ban on the practice in 1829.
- Swami Vivekananda promoted the idea of social service as a means of spiritual practice: Correct. He emphasized serving humanity as a form of worship.
10. The Dr Ambedkar Samman Scholarship scheme has been introduced for Dalit students in which state/UT?
[A] Jharkhand
[B] Delhi
[C] Bihar
[D] Ladakh
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Correct Answer: B [Delhi]
Notes:
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal announced the Dr. Ambedkar Samman Scholarship for Dalit students. The scholarship offers full financial support for Dalit students to pursue higher education abroad. It covers tuition fees, travel costs, and living expenses for studying at top universities worldwide. The initiative ensures deserving Dalit students can access world-class education without financial barriers. This step by the Delhi government aims to empower the Dalit community through higher education opportunities.
