Question

Which of the following statements is/are true regarding Chattampi Swamikal?

• A. He voiced for temple entry of lower castes
• B. He believed that human progress is possible only by acquiring knowledge and wealth
• C. He inter-dined with the lower castes
• D. He opposed the Brahminic hegemony

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C), (D)

The correct options are
A He voiced for temple entry of lower castes
B He believed that human progress is possible only by acquiring knowledge and wealth
C He inter-dined with the lower castes
D He opposed the Brahminic hegemony

Chattampi Swamikal believed that human progress is possible only by acquiring knowledge and wealth. He fought for the rights of the marginalised. He spearheaded temple entry protests, inter-dined with those deemed lower castes and was a staunch critic of Brahminical hegemony.