Why did Ambedkar burn the Manusmriti during the Satyagraha at the Chavdar Lake?

It codified the caste system.

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It was written by the British.

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It advocated social justice.

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It advocated economic injustice.

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Solution

The correct option is A It codified the caste system.
The Manusmriti is an ancient legal text about Hinduism. It states the rules and codes of behaviour for people depending on their castes and gender. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was of the opinion that it glorified the caste system and propagated discrimination. Hence, he burned down the book.

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