Question

What was the opinion of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar about local self-government during the drafting of the Constitution?

• A. He believed that local elites and upper castes would exploit the downtrodden masses further.
• B. He thought that local self-government will empower the downtrodden masses.
• C. He believed that local self-government will ensure equal representation of all social groups.
• D. He believed that local self-government will lead to economic prosperity.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

He believed that local elites and upper castes would exploit the downtrodden masses further.

Answer 2

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was concerned that local elites might dominate local self-government, further marginalizing the downtrodden.