Question

Who founded the Independent Labour party?
A. Babasaheb Bole
B. Vitthal Ramji Shinde
C. Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar
D. Dadasaheb Gaikwad

Answer 1

Hint: It later went on to become the Republican Party and was established by a leader who often was against Gandhi on matters of Dalit rights. Other founders include Yashwant Ambedkar and N. Sivaraj. It was symbolised with the colour blue.

Complete answer: Let us go through the options-
Option A. There is no relevant significant personality of this name and hence this is not the right option.
Option B. He was a pivotal liberal reformer in Maharashtra, who rallied for the rights of the depressed classes and against the practice of untouchability. He received his education from Fergusson College in Pune and Oxford (1873-1944). This is not the correct answer.
Option C. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar fought for Dalit rights and belonged to an ‘untouchable caste’ himself. He was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution and the First Law Minister of our country. His most famous work is the ‘Annihilation of Caste’.
Option D. Bhaurao Krishnaji Gaikwad (1902-1971) was a Marathi reformer. He worked closely with Ambedkar and was a member of both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. He was the founder of the Republican Party of India, which can make this a close option but it's still incorrect.
Therefore, option c is correct.

Note: On 15th August 1936, this party was established to recognize workers’ demands and stand against capitalistic and Brahmanical structures. It did really well in the provincial elections the following year, winning 14 out of 17 seats it stood for, most of which were traditionally reserved for oppressed classes.