Question

With respect to pre-reformative Kerala, what does the term 'Savarnas' refer to?
А.Outcaste people
B.Lower caste people
С. Upper caste people
D.Marginalized people

Answer 1

Hint:We will discuss the society of Kerala in order to get the meaning of Savarnas. The social transformation which led to the mainstream of political struggle responsible for freedom and government there was the awakening of a mass specially lower class in the society against social injustice and levels of hierarchy system.

Complete answer:
 Irrational cast abuse lower orders were not only the untouchables but Unapproachable as well despite the event of direct British rule and resultant separation of caste system social status economic competence and individual was still determined by position of caste hierarchy.Social reform movements have to be organised to eradicate evil customs and practices which existed in all time in different parts of India. Vaikunda swamikal was one of the social reformers in Kerala. He was born in Kanyakumari. During that period the name given to lower caste people was called avarnas. they were prohibited from drawing water from the well, which were supposed to be used by upper caste people.the name given to upper caste people was svarna. He challenged the practice of social abuse by digging well which was free for use by everyone irrespective of caste Creed and colour. He also began practicing interdining where people collected cereals available their time together irrespective of their caste.

Hence, the correct answer is option (B).

Note: Satyagraha was started this led to the demand of admission of certain sections of society which were unapproachable or banned from appearing in public roads adjacent to temples. It was considered that our owners were allowed to come to approach temples and they would be polluted and they will be defiled.