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The citation awarded by the UNESCO described who among the following as the prophet of the new age, the Socrates of South East Asia, father of social reform movement and arch enemy of ignorance and superstitions?


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Ramalinga Vallalar
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VVS Iyer
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Thanthai Periyar
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None of above
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The correct option is C Thanthai Periyar

‘The prophet of the new age’, ‘The Socrates of South East Asia’, ‘Father of social reform movement’ and ‘Arch enemy of ignorance and superstitions’ are the citations awarded by UNESCO to Thanthai Periyar an Indian social activist, freedom fighter and politician who strived for wellbeing of women.


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