B.R Ambedkar Biography

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B.R. Ambedkar Biography:

Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, also known as B.R. Ambedkar, was born in Mhow, India, on April 14, 1891. Every year, April 14 is designated as Ambedkar Jayanti. Look into his early years, education, political career, the Poona Pact, books, and other aspects of his life.

B.R. Ambedkar, popularly known as Babasaheb, was an Indian jurist, economist, politician, and social reformer. He chaired the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly and was also the first Minister for Law and Justice in India.

B.R. Ambedkar: Key Facts



Early Life, Education, Marriage, Children

He was born on April 14, 1891, into a Dalit Mahar family in Mhow, western India. He was humiliated by his high-caste schoolfellows. His father's name was Ramji Maloji Sakpal.

He was an army officer of subedar rank. His mother's name was Bhimabai Sakpal. His family was of Marathi background. In around 1894, his father retired, and the family moved to Satara two years later.

After a short period of time, his mother died. His family further moved to Mumbai in 1897, where he was enrolled at Elphinstone High School and was the only untouchable who took admission. At the age of around 15, he married Ramabai, a nine-year-old girl, as per reports.

He passed his matriculation examination in around 1907, and the following year, he entered Elphinstone College. It was affiliated with the University of Bombay. According to him, he was the first to do so from the Mahar caste. He gained his degree in economics and political science from Bombay University in 1912.

He was awarded a scholarship by the Gaekwar (ruler) of Baroda (now Vadodara). He received his education at universities in the United States, Britain, and Germany. At the request of Gaekwar, he entered the Baroda Public Service but was again ill-treated by his high-caste colleagues. He then turned to legal practice and teaching.

He also established leadership among Dalits and founded various journals on their behalf. He also succeeded in gaining special representation for them in the legislative councils of the government. He also wrote What Congress and Gandhi Have Done to the Untouchables (1945).

B.R. Ambedkar's Opposition to Untouchability

He campaigned against social discrimination, focusing on Dalits, who are also known as untouchables. He also inspired the Dalit Buddhist movement through his approach and founded the Buddhist society. Ever since his school days, Babasaheb himself suffered from untouchability. He was not allowed to take water from the pot.

Most of the time, the peon pours water from a distance if he wants to drink water. In some reports, it was also mentioned that he was made to sit on the sack which he had to take with him every day.

When he was teaching as a professor at Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics in Mumbai, his colleagues did not share a drinking-water jug with him. He also established an investment consulting business, but it failed because his clients came to know that he was untouchable.

Babasaheb was invited to testify before the Southborough Committee. The committee was preparing for the Government of India Act against untouchability in 1919.

Ambedkar Ji argued for creating a separate electorate and reservations for untouchables and other religious communities. He began the publication of a weekly named Mooknayak (Leader of the Silent) in Mumbai in 1920.

He also successfully defended three non-Brahmin leaders in 1926 during his career as a lawyer. These Brahmin leaders accused the Brahmin community of ruining India and were subsequently sued for libel. This victory was great for Babasaheb against caste classification and gave rise to the movement against untouchability.

In addition, while practicing law in the Bombay High Court, he attempted to promote education and uplift untouchables.

He established a central institution, the Bahishkrit Hitakarini Sabha, with the intention of promoting education, welfare, and socio-economic improvement of the Dalits.

He decided to launch an active movement against untouchability by 1927. He started public movements and marches to open up public drinking water resources and also allowed untouchables to draw water from the main water tank of the town. He also struggled for the right to enter Hindu temples.

In late 1927, at a conference, he condemned Manusmriti for ideologically justifying caste discrimination and untouchability. He emphasised that in India, employment is fixed by birth and, as a result, reduces the mobility of labour in other sectors, which further impacts the economic development of India.

Dr. B. R Ambedkar and Poona Pact

It was an agreement signed on September 24, 1932, between M.K. Gandhi and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in the Yerwada Central Jail, Poona, on behalf of the depressed class for the reservation of the electoral seats in the Legislature of the British Government.

It resulted from the Communal Award of August 4, 1932, which was a proposal by the British government to allot seats in the several legislatures of India to the different communities in an effort to resolve various tensions between communal interests.

Leaders of Dalits, mainly Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, supported the proposal with the belief that Dalits would be allowed to advance their interests.

On the other hand, Mahatma Gandhi objected to it because, as per him, it would weaken India in its bid for independence. Gandhi Ji announced a fast unto death in prison, and it started on September 18. As a result, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar refused to abandon his support for a separate electorate until Gandhi was near death.

Finally, he and the Hindu leaders agreed to the pact in which a separate electorate was declined but gave increased representation to the Dalits within the Hindu electorate for a 10-year period. It is said that Ambedkar complained of blackmail, but on the other hand, the pact marked the beginning of the movement against "untouchability" within the Indian nationalist movement.

Political Career

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was appointed principal of the Government Law College, Bombay, in 1935. It was a position that was held for two years.

He served as the chairman of the governing body of Ramjas College, University of Delhi, after the death of its founder, Shri Rai Kedarnath. On October 13, at the Yeola Conversion Conference, Ambedkar in Nasik, announced his intention to convert to a different religion and encouraged his followers to leave Hinduism.

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar founded the Independent Labour Party in 1936, which contested the Bombay election in 1937 to the Central Legislative Assembly for the 13 reserved and 4 general seats. It secured 11 and 3 seats, respectively.

On May 15, 1936, he published his book, The Annihilation of Caste. During this time, he also fought against the Khoti system that was prevalent in Konkan.

Here, "khots" means government revenue collectors who regularly exploit farmers and tenants. In the Bombay Legislative Assembly, Ambedkar tabled a bill in 1937 with the purpose of abolishing the khoti system by generating a direct relationship between the government and farmers.

As a minister of labour, he served on the Defence Advisory Committee and the Viceroy's Executive Council.

In 1940, after the Lahore Resolution of the Muslim League demanding Pakistan, he wrote a 400-page tract titled "Thoughts on Pakistan," which analysed the concept of "Pakistan" in all its aspects.

His work, Who Were the Shudras? Babasaheb tried to explain the formation of the untouchables. His political party was transformed into the Scheduled Castes Federation.

It performed poorly in the 1946 elections for the Constituent Assembly of India. Later, Babasaheb was elected to the constituent assembly of Bengal, where the Muslim League was in power.

In 1952, he contested Bombay North's first Indian General Election but lost. He became a member of the Rajya Sabha, basically an appointed member.

In the 1954 by-election from Bhandara, he attempted to re-enter the Lok Sabha, but he placed third. And by the time of the second general election in 1957, Babasaheb had died.

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List of books written by Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar

He is popularly known as the 'Baba Saheb' by his supporters throughout the world. He had command in around 64 subjects.



Ambedkar Jayanti is observed on April 14. He was born in Mhow, India, on April 14, 1891. The Indian constitution was significantly influenced by him. He fought for the Dalit community's rights. After India gained independence, he served as its minister of law. He was the first Indian to pursue a doctorate and had completed master's degrees in about 64 different subjects.


Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar is known as a world-class lawyer, Dalit political leader, and chief architect of the Indian Constitution. He is the most sought-after writer of the present era. In this article, we have listed some famous books written by Dr. Ambedkar.

Dr. Ambedkar had knowledge of around 9 languages like Hindi, Pali, Sanskrit, English, French, German, Marathi, Persian, and Gujarati. Dr. Ambedkar's books are currently counted among the most selling books in India.

Here is the list of some famous books written by Dr. Ambedkar;



The Education Department, Government of Maharashtra (Mumbai) published the collection of Ambedkar's writings and speeches in different volumes. Apart from the Government of Maharashtra; the Ministry of Social justice also publishes books written by Dr. Ambedkar.

There are two most selling books of Ambedkar namely the “Problem of the rupee” and “The Annihilation of caste”.  These two books are based on the economy of India and the social structure of India respectively.

Extract of the Problem of Rupee;

The book analyses the problems faced by Indian currency during a period when local businesses and the British administration were at loggerheads, it had a tremendous effect on the Indian currency’s value.

Dr. Ambedkar argued that the British government kept the exchange rate too much(overvalued) so that they could sell their goods in India. Worth mentioning here that overvalued makes the import cheaper and export costlier.

The book argues for the stabilization of monetary affairs and exchange rates. It eventually led to the formation of the Reserve Bank of India in 1935.

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Ambedkar Jayanti 2025: Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar is known as the chief architect of the Indian Constitution. His birth anniversary is observed on April 14. Let us have a look at 35 amazing facts about Bharat Ratna Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar.   



The birth anniversary of Dr B.R. Ambedkar is observed on April 14 and is also known as Ambedkar Jayanti or Bhim Jayanti. He is considered the leading national builder in our country.

The 132nd birth anniversary of Dr Ambedkar is observed today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and said that he has made indelible contributions to the country's progress. He was born on April 14, 1891, in Mhow, India, into a Dalit Mahar family.

Bharat Ratna Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar is popularly known as Babasaheb Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar. His birth anniversary is observed on April 14. He was a world-class lawyer, social reformer, and number one world-class scholar as per the Ministry of Social Justice, Government of India. He was credited with being the force behind the Dalit Buddhist movement in India.

30+ Facts about Dr B. R. Ambedkar

1. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar was the 14th and last child of his parents.

2. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar's real surname was Ambawadekar. But his teacher, Mahadev Ambedkar, gave him Ambedkar's surname in the school records.

3. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar was the first Indian to get a Doctorate (Ph.D.) degree in Economics from abroad.

4. Dr. Ambedkar is the only Indian whose statue is attached to Karl Marx in the London Museum.

5. The credit of giving place to "Ashok Chakra" in the Indian Tricolour also goes to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. Although the National flag was designed by Pingali Venkayya.

6. Nobel Prize winner Prof. Amartya Sen considered Dr B. R. Ambedkar as his father in economics.

7. For the better development of Madhya Pradesh and Bihar, Babasaheb had proposed the division of these states in the 50s, but only after 2000 Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand were formed by splitting Madhya Pradesh and Bihar.

8. Babasaheb's personal library, "Rajgirh", consisted of more than 50,000 books, and it was the world's largest private library.

9. The book "Waiting for a visa" written by Dr. Babasaheb is a textbook at Columbia University. Columbia University made a list of the world's top 100 scholars in 2004, and the first name on that list was Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar.

10. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar was a master in 64 subjects. He had knowledge of 9 languages like Hindi, Pali, Sanskrit, English, French, German, Marathi, Persian, and Gujarati. Apart from this, he studied all the religions of the world in a comparative way for almost 21 years.

11. In the London School of Economics, Babasaheb completed 8 years of studies in just 2 years and 3 months. For this, he studied 21 hours a day.

12. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar's initiation into Buddhism with his 850,000 supporters is historically significant in the world because it was the largest conversion in the world.

13. "Mahant Veer Chandramani", a great Buddhist monk who initiated Babasaheb into Buddhism, called him "the modern Buddha of this age".

14. Babasaheb is the first and only person in the world to receive a valuable doctorate degree named "Doctor All Science" from the London School of Economics. Many intelligent students have tried for it, but they have not been successful until now.

15. Worldwide, the highest number of songs and books written in the name of the leader is Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar.

16. Governor Lord Linlithgow and Mahatma Gandhi believed that Babasaheb is more intelligent than 500 graduates and thousands of scholars.

17. Babasaheb was the world's first and only Satyagrahi, who did Satyagraha for drinking water.

18. In 1954, in the "World Buddhist Council" held in Kathmandu, Nepal, Buddhist monks had given Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar the highest title of Buddhism, "Bodhisattva". His famous book "The Buddha and his Dhamma" is the "scripture" of Indian Buddhists.

19. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar had considered three great men, Lord Buddha, Saint Kabir, and Mahatma Phule, as their "instructor".

20. Babasaheb's statue is one of the tallest statues in the world. His birth anniversary is also celebrated all over the world.

21. Babasaheb was the first lawyer from the backward class.

22. Based on a global survey called "The Makers of the Universe", a list of the top 100 humanist people of the last 10 thousand years was made by Oxford University, with the fourth name being Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar.

23. Babasaheb Ambedkar has given many suggestions in the book "The Problem of Rupee-Its Origin & its solution" about the demonetisation that is being discussed all around in the present time.

24. Everywhere in the world, Buddha's closed-eyed statues and paintings are visible, but Babasaheb, who was also a good painter, made the first painting of Buddha in which Buddha's eyes were opened.

25. The first Statue of Babasaheb was built in the year 1950 when he was alive, and this statue is established in Kolhapur City.

26. Babasaheb Ambedkar is the only Indian who tops the world's first talented person, according to Cambridge University, England, 2011.

27. Using the principles from Babasaheb Ambedkar's book "Problem of Rupee: Its Origin and Solutions", RBI was established on April 1st, 1935.

28. The first Indian to advocate in front of the Southborough Commission for the "Universal Adult Franchise" was Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar.

29. At the 7th session of the Indian Labour Conference, held in New Delhi on November 27, 1942, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar reduced the working period from 12 to 8 hours.

30. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar also instituted the "Revision of Scale of Pay", "Leave Benefit", and "Dearness Allowance" (DA).

31. To complete his 8 years of studies in 2 years, Dr. Ambedkar studied for more than 18 hours a day.

32. His father, Ramji Maloji Sakpal, was a Subedar in the British Army and a follower of Sant Kabir.

33. Every year, India commemorates his death anniversary as Mahaparinirvan Diwas.

34. He ran in the elections of 1952 and 1954 but was never successful in securing a victory.

35. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar championed the rights of women workers through landmark legislation, including the Mines Maternity Benefit Act, the Women Labour Welfare Fund, and the Acts protecting women and children from labour exploitation. He also championed maternity benefits and the restoration of the ban on women working underground in coal mines.

So, these were 35 unknown facts about this great Indian scholar who paved the way for the upliftment of crores of Scheduled tribes and Scheduled people of India. He is treated as God by crores of his followers.

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Famous Dr. B R Ambedkar Quotes: Dr. B R Ambedkar and his contributions toward country is of no bound. His contribution towards formation of the constitution and other policies earned him global recognition and admiration. Check out his most famous quotes in this article for inspiration, motivation and success in the contemporary world.



Best Dr. B R Ambedkar Quotes: Dr. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar, the chief architect of the Indian Constitution, passed away on December 6. He was not just a great jurist but also an economist, social reformer, and political leader who worked tirelessly for the rights and upliftment of the backward classes in India. His life was dedicated to fighting inequality and creating a society based on justice and equality.

 This article will help you understand more about Dr. Ambedkar's incredible journey, his contributions, and how we can learn from his words and wisdom to create a better and more inclusive future for everyone.

The High Commission of India pays tribute to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on his Jayanti. A visionary leader, architect of the Indian Constitution, and a tireless champion for social justice — his legacy continues to inspire generations.


About Dr. B R Ambedkar

Dr. B R Ambedkar was born on April 14, 1891, in Mhow, India. He was a key figure in Indian history who faced immense social discrimination as a Dalit (formerly known as untouchable) in the caste-based society. He overcame hardship to achieve academic success and degrees from the London School of Economics, Columbia University, and the University of Bombay.

Ambedkar put up a valiant fight against inequality and prejudice based on caste. As chairman of the Indian Constitution drafting committee, he was instrumental in ensuring that all citizens would have social justice, equality, and fundamental rights. His input resulted in the addition of clauses prohibiting untouchability and caste discrimination.

His advocacy for socioeconomic empowerment and education for marginalised groups went beyond politics. Ambedkar left behind a considerable legacy as a social reformer, economist, and jurist that continues to influence social justice and equality movements across the globe. Though he went away on December 6, 1956, his concepts still influence social reforms and policy-making.

Inspirational and Motivational Quotes by Dr. B R Ambedkar

1.“I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress which women have achieved.”

2.“The relationship between husband and wife should be one of closest friends.”

3.“Cultivation of mind should be the ultimate aim of human existence.”

4.“Life should be great rather than long.”

5.“Humans are mortal. So are ideas. An idea needs propagation as much as a plant needs watering. Otherwise both will wither and die.”

6.“Though, I was born a Hindu, I solemnly assure you that I will not die as a Hindu.”



7.“Equality may be a fiction but nonetheless one must accept it as a governing principle.”

8.“I like the religion that teaches liberty, equality and fraternity.”

9.“A just society is that society in which ascending sense of reverence and descending sense of contempt is dissolved into the creation of a compassionate society.”

10.“Constitution is not a mere lawyers document, it is a vehicle of Life, and its spirit is always the spirit of Age.”

11.“A great man is different from an eminent one in that he is ready to be the servant of the society.”

12.“Slavery does not merely mean a legalised form of subjection.It means a state of society in which some men are forced to accept from others the purposes which control their conduct.”

13.“Every man who repeats the dogma of Mill that one country is not fit to rule another country must admit that one class is not fit to rule another class.”

14.“Political tyranny is nothing compared to social tyranny and a reformer who defies society is a more courageous man than a politician who defies Government.”



15.“religion is for man and not man for religion”

16.“If you ask me, my ideal would be the society based on liberty, equality and fraternity. An ideal society should be mobile and full of channels of conveying a change taking place in one part to other parts.”

17.“Once you clear the minds of the people of this misconception and enable them to realise that what they are told is religion is not religion, but that it is really law, you will be in a position to urge its amendment or abolition.”

18.“I refuse to join with them in performing the miracle—I will not say trick—of liberating the oppressed with the gold of the tyrant, and raising the poor with the cash of the rich.”

19.“History shows that where ethics and economics come in conflict, victory is always with economics. Vested interests have never been known to have willingly divested themselves unless there was sufficient force to compel them.”

20.“Knowledge is the foundation of a man’s life.”

21.“Constitution is not a mere lawyers’ document, it is a vehicle of Life, and its spirit is always the spirit of Age.”

22.“Unlike a drop of water which loses its identity when it joins the ocean, man does not lose his being in the society in which he lives. Man's life is independent. He is born not for the development of the society alone, but for the development of his self too.”

23.“Constitutional morality is not a natural sentiment. It has to be cultivated. We must realise that our people have yet to learn it. Democracy in India is only a top-dressing on an Indian soil which is essentially undemocratic.”

24.“Indifferentism is the worst kind of disease that can affect people.”

25.“Lost rights are never regained by appeals to the conscience of the usurpers, but by relentless struggle.... Goats are used for sacrificial offerings and not lions.”

26."I do not want that our loyalty as Indians should be in the slightest way affected by any competitive loyalty whether that loyalty arises out of our religion, out of our culture or out of our language. I want all people to be Indians first, Indian last and nothing else but Indians."

Famous Dr. B R Ambedkar Quotes Images

1.“They cannot make history who forget history”.

2.“Be Educated, Be Organised and Be Agitated”

3.“Life should be great rather than long”.



4.“If I find the constitution being misused, I shall be the first to burn it.”

5.“If you believe in living a respectable life, you believe in self-help which is the best help”.

6.“We must stand on our own feet and fight as best as we can for our rights. So carry on your agitation and organize your forces. Power and prestige will come to you through struggle”.

7.“The history of India is nothing but a history of a mortal conflict between Buddhism and Brahminism”.

8.“I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress which women have achieved.”

9.“Men are mortal. So are ideas. An idea needs propagation as much as a plant needs watering. Otherwise, both will wither and die.”

10.“Every man who repeats the dogma of Mill that one country is no fit to rule another country must admit that one class is not fit to rule another class.”

11."It is not enough to be electors only. It is necessary to be law-makers;
otherwise those who can be law-makers will be the masters of those who can only be electors."

12."I do not know whether you draw a distinction between principles and rules. But I do... Rules are practical; they are habitual ways of doing things according to prescription. But principles are intellectual; they are useful methods of judging things... The principle may be wrong, but the act is conscious and responsible. The rule may be right, but the act is mechanical. A religious act may not be a correct act, but must at least be a responsible act. To permit this responsibility, religion must mainly be a matter of principles only. It cannot be a matter of rules. The moment it degenerates into rules it ceases to be religion, as it kills the responsibility which is the essence of a truly religious act.”



13.“Political tyranny is nothing compared to the social tyranny and a reformer who defies society is a more courageous man than a politician who defies Government.”

14.“A great man is different from an eminent one in that he is ready to be the servant of society.”

15.“Law and order are the medicine of the body politic and when the body politic gets sick, medicine must be administered.”

16.“A safe army is better than a safe border.”

17.“Democracy is not merely a form of Government...It is essentially an attitude of respect and reverence towards fellowmen.”

18.“The basic idea underlying religion is to create an atmosphere for the spiritual development of the individual.”

19.“One cannot have any respect or regard for men who take the position of the reformer and then refuse to see the logical consequences of that position, let alone following them out in action.”

20."So long as you do not achieve social liberty, whatever freedom is provided by the law is of no avail to you."

21."A bitter thing cannot be made sweet. The taste of anything can be changed. But poison cannot be changed into nectar."

22."Slavery does not merely mean a legalised form of subjection. It means a state of society in which some men are forced to accept from others the purposes which control their conduct."



Conclusion

In 1990, B.R. Ambedkar was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor, in recognition of his enormous contributions to social justice and nation-building. He tragically died on December 6, 1956, and left behind a significant legacy. His passing was a significant loss to the country as it signaled the end of a period of unrelenting activism for the rights and empowerment of India's marginalized populations. His ideas and teachings continue to motivate movements for justice, equality, and the advancement of the downtrodden all throughout the world, even in the face of his physical absence.

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Why is Ambedkar Jayanti India's Equality Day? Dive deep into the connection between Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar's legacy and the fight for social justice in India.



Every year on April 14th, India commemorates Ambedkar Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, popularly known as Babasaheb. This day is not just a celebration of a life, but a tribute to the legacy of a visionary leader, a social reformer, and the architect of the Indian Constitution.



Who was Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar?

Born in 1891 into a Dalit family, Ambedkar faced the harsh realities of caste discrimination firsthand. Despite these challenges, he excelled academically, becoming the first Indian to obtain a doctorate in economics abroad.  A brilliant jurist and economist, Ambedkar dedicated his life to fighting for equality for the oppressed and advocating for social reform.

The Father of the Indian Constitution

Dr. Ambedkar played a pivotal role in drafting the Indian Constitution, ensuring it enshrined the ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity for all citizens.  His commitment to social justice is evident in the Constitution's provisions for affirmative action and the abolition of untouchability.

On this day, tributes are paid to Dr. Ambedkar at his memorials, with speeches highlighting his contributions.  Educational institutions and social organisations conduct events, seminars, and discussions focusing on his teachings and ideals.

Why is Ambedkar Jayanti Celebrated as Equality Day?

Recognising Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s contributions, the state of Tamil Nadu declared April 14th as "Samathuva Naal," or "Equality Day," in 2022, following Assembly Rule 110.

In addition to that, Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, is synonymous with the fight for equality in India. There are two major reasons why his birth anniversary is also celebrated as Equality Day:

- Lifelong Champion of Equality:  Born into a Dalit family, Ambedkar personally experienced the cruelty of the caste system. This firsthand knowledge fueled his lifelong dedication to achieving equality for all, regardless of caste, religion, or gender. He advocated for the upliftment of underprivileged communities throughout his life.

- Architect of an Equal India: Dr. Ambedkar's most significant contribution to equality is undoubtedly his role as the chairman of the drafting committee for the Indian Constitution. The Constitution he helped create established India as a secular, democratic republic with fundamental rights guaranteeing equality for all citizens.

Dr. Ambedkar's fight for equality continues to inspire generations.  His ideas on social justice and individual rights remain relevant in today's world.  Ambedkar Jayanti serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for a truly inclusive and equitable society.

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Dr. BR Ambedkar's birth anniversary: He is the main pillar behind the composition of the Indian Constitution. He was a fighter in the cause of the Annihilation of Caste. Let us know more about him and solve questions and answers based on his early life, education, works, etc. 

BR Ambedkar's birth anniversary: He was born on April 14, 1891, in Mhow, India. He was the leader of Dalits (Scheduled Castes, formerly called untouchables) and law minister of the government of India from 1947 to 51. 

He was the only man behind the framing of the Indian Constitution. He was also a great statesman, educationalist, thinker, and research scholar. To increase the general knowledge about Doctor, GK's questions and answers on the biography of his life are provided below.

1. Dr. Ambedkar was born in............

(a) Maharashtra
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Karnataka
(d) Gujarat

Answer: b

Explanation: Dr. Ambedkar was born in Mahu, Madhya Pradesh. However, his father was a resident of Ambadwe village in the Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra.

2. When was Dr. Ambedkar born?

(a) 14 April 1891
(b) 14 April 1893
(c) January 15, 1889
(d) 6 December 1869

Answer: a

Explanation: Dr. Ambedkar was born on 14 April 1891 in Mahu, Madhya Pradesh, which is now known as Dr. Ambedkar Nagar.

3. What was the name of Dr. Ambedkar's father?

(a) Ramji Maloji Sakpal
(b) Sambha ji Sakpal
(c) Yashwant Sambha Ambedkar
(d) None of these

Answer: a

Explanation: Dr. Ambedkar's father's name was Ramji Maloji Sakpal and his mother's name was Bhimabai. Dr. Ambedkar was the 14th child of his parents.

4. Which of the following statements is not correct about Dr. Ambedkar?

(a) Dr. Bhimrao got married at the age of 15 years with a nine-year-old girl "Ramabai".
(b) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was based on the ideas of Ambedkar, which he recommended to the Hilton Young Commission.
(c) He was the first Law and Justice Minister of independent India
(d) He adopted Buddhism in 1965

Answer: d

Explanation: All options are correct except option d. Dr. Ambedkar adopted Buddhism in 1956.

5. When was Dr. Ambedkar given Bharat Ratna?

(a) 1985
(b) 1980
(c) 1990
(d) 1973

Answer: c

Explanation: Bharat Ratna was given to Dr. Ambedkar by the government of Vishwanath Pratap Singh in 1990.

6. What is the name of Dr. Ambedkar's memorial site?

(a) Samta Sthal
(b) Chaitya Bhoomi
(c) Veer Bhumi
(d) Buddhist Bhumi

Answer: b

Explanation: The name of Dr. Ambedkar's memorial site is Chaitya Bhoomi, which is in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

7. Which of the following political parties has not been formed by Dr. Ambedkar?

(a) Indian Republican Party
(b) Independent Labor Party
(c) Scheduled Cast Federation
(d) Dalit Shoshit Samaj Sangharsh Samiti

Answer: d

Explanation: A party called Dalit Shoshit Samaj Sangharsh Samiti was formed by Kanshi Ram, not by Dr. Ambedkar.

8. Dr. Ambedkar was the chairman of which committee constituted to form the Indian Constitution?

(a) Preamble Committee
(b) Drafting Committee
(c) Flag Committee
(d) Union Constitution Committee

Answer: b

Explanation: Dr. Ambedkar was elected as the chairman of the drafting committee set up to form the Indian Constitution. A 7-member draft committee was formed for the framing of the constitution on 29 August 1947.

9. Which of the following books has not been written by Dr. Ambedkar?

(a) Thoughts on Pakistan
(b) Annihilation of caste
(c) The problem of Rs: Origin and solution
(d) Gandhi, Nehru, and Tagore

Answer: d

Explanation: Dr. Ambedkar has written all books except Gandhi, Nehru, and Tagore. Worth mentioning, is the problem of money: the origin and solution and the Annihilation of caste are among his famous books.

10. Which of the following Indians participated in all three round table conferences?

(a) Dr. Ambedkar
(b) Mahatma Gandhi
(c) Jawaharlal Nehru
(d) Madan Mohan Malaviya

Answer: a

Explanation: Dr. Ambedkar participated in all three Round Table Conferences. Gandhiji participated only in the Second Round Table Conference from the Congress side.

11. Who was the first and only Satyagrahi to perform "Satyagraha for drinking water"?

(a) Mahatma Gandhi
(b) Vallabhbhai Patel
(c) Dr. Ambedkar
(d) None of the above

Answer: c

Explanation: Dr. Ambedkar was the first and only Satyagrahi to conduct "Satyagraha for drinking water". On 20 March 1927, he also organized a satyagraha in the city of 'Mahad' to get the untouchable community the right to take water from the city's Chavdar pond.

12. Which of the following statements is not correct about the Poona Pact?

(a) Poona Pact was held on 24 September 1934
(b) Poona Pact took place between Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Ambedkar.
(c) In Poona Pact, the right to separate electorate and two votes for Dalits was abolished
(d) After Poona Pact, the number of seats reserved for Dalits was increased from 71 in the Provincial Legislatures to 147 and 18% of the total seats in the Central Legislature.

Answer: a

Explanation: Poona Pact took place on 24 September 1932 between Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Ambedkar. At this time Gandhiji was on a fast unto death in protest against the Communal Award at Yerwada Jail in Pune. It is said that Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar had signed the Poona Pact crying out of remorse.

13. Who was the author of the book "The Problem of the Rupee: Its Origin and Its Solution"?

(a) Mahatma Gandhi
(b) M.N Roy
(c) B.R. Ambedkar
(d) Sarojini Naidu

Answer: c

Explanation: The author of the book "The Problem of the Rupee was Dr. Ambedkar. This book is one of his most popular books. Even today it is counted among the best-selling books in India.

14. Who among the following established the 'Bahishkrit Hitakarini Sabha'?

(a) Mahatma Phule
(b) Dr. Ambedkar
(c) Govind Ranade
(d) Govind Vallabh Pant

Answer: b

Explanation: The 'Bahishkrit Hitakarini Sabha' was founded by Dr. Ambedkar in 1924 as an attempt to promote and uplift the education of untouchables.

15. Which of the following magazine was not launched by Dr. Ambedkar?

(a) Mooknayak
(b) Bahishkrit Bharat
(c) Prabuddh Bharat
(d) Saraswati

Answer: d

Explanation: In order to protect the rights of Dalits, Dr. Ambedkar brought out five journals namely; Bahishkrit Bharat, Mooknayak, Samata, Prabuddh Bharat, and Janata.

16. Which of the following weekly papers was started by Dr. BR Ambedkar?

(a) Excluded India
(b) Mook Nayak
(c) Janta
(d) All the above

Ans. (d)

Explanation: Dr. BR Ambedkar had started fortnightly and weekly papers including Excluded India’, ‘Mook Nayak’, and ‘Janta’. The aim behind starting these papers was to raise a voice against the atrocities on Dalits.

17. Consider the following statements regarding Dr. BR Ambedkar.
1. He is the only Indian whose statue has been erected alongside Karl Marx in the London Museum.
2. Dr. BR Ambedkar's personal library Rajgirh, was the world's largest private library with over 50 thousand books.

Choose the correct answer

(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans. (c)

Explanation:  Dr. Ambedkar is the only Indian whose statue is attached to Karl Marx in the London Museum. His personal library "Rajgirh" consisted of more than 50,000 books and it was the world's largest private library.

18. Which of the following books has been written by Dr. Ambedkar?

(a) Letter for a Nation

(b) Thoughts on Pakistan

(c) Thoughts on India

(d) Train to India

Ans. (b)

Explanation: It explains the separatist politics of the Muslim League and how the Congress party along with the British Government played their role in the partition of India.

19. Which of the following is an achievement of Babasaheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar?

a) Architect of the Indian Constitution

b) Leader of the Indian National Congress

c) Pioneer of the Green Revolution

d) Founder of the Non-Aligned Movement

Ans. A

20.Babasaheb Dr B.R. Ambedkar played a significant role in which social reform movement in India?
a) Civil rights movement

b) Women's suffrage movement

c) Anti-colonial movement

d) Dalit rights movement

Ans. D

21.Which of the following is a major achievement of Babasaheb Dr B.R. Ambedkar in the field of education?

a) Establishment of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs)

b) Introduction of the Right to Education Act

c) Promotion of adult literacy programs

d) Founding the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI)

Ans. B