Q1. Who was the leader of the Depressed Classes in the pre-Independence period?
(a) Ram Manohar Lohia
(b) B. R. Ambedkar
(c) Rajendra Prasad
(d) Jagjivan Ram
(UPSC Prelims 1984)
Answer: (b) B. R. Ambedkar
Explanation: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar was the foremost leader and advocate for the rights of the Depressed Classes (Dalits) in pre-Independence India. He fought for social justice, education, and political representation, and played a key role in drafting the Indian Constitution.