Question

Who was the president of Anti- untouchability committee formed in 1929 October in Malabar region?

• A. K. Kelappan
• B. T K Madhavan
• C. Dr. Ayyathan Gopalan
• D. Manjeri Rama Iyer

Answer 1

Answer:

A. K. Kelappan

Anti-Untouchability Committee (1929): In October 1929, an Anti-untouchability Committee was established in the Malabar region to actively fight against caste-based discrimination and social inequalities. K. Kelappan was chosen as its president to spearhead these reformative activities in Northern Kerala. Kerala Gandhi: Koyappalli Kelappan Nair, widely known as "Kerala Gandhi", was an eminent social reformer, educationist, and freedom fighter. Showing his commitment to progressive ideals, he dropped his caste name "Nair" and was simply known as Kelappan.