Question

Who organized the All-India Depressed Classes Association?

• A. Mahatma Gandhi
• B. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
• C. Mahatma Jyotiba Phule
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

Answer:(2) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

The All-India Depressed Classes Association was a significant organization that participated in Lord Irwin’s Round Table Conferences in London. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar founded the All-India Depressed Classes Association in 1930 to ensure that the Scheduled Castes were fairly represented in India’s decision-making organizations. As a representative of this organization, he attended the Second Round Table Conference.

Issues discussed in the First Round Table Conference

• Federal structure
• Provincial constitution
• Provinces of Sindh and NWFP
• Minorities
• Defense services
• Franchise
• Executive responsibility to the legislature
• Dr. B R Ambedkar demanded separate electorates for the ‘untouchables’.
• Tej Bahadur Sapru moved the idea of an All-India Federation. This was supported by the Muslim League. The princely states also supported this on the condition that their internal sovereignty is maintained.