With reference to the Lower Caste movements in 19th century, Ezhavas belonged to the State of
(a) Orissa
(b) Assam
(c) Andhra Pradesh
(d) Kerala

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With reference to the Lower Caste movements in 19th century, Ezhavas belonged to the State of
(a) Orissa
(b) Assam
(c) Andhra Pradesh
(d) Kerala

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

The Ezhavas were a lower-caste community in Kerala. They were historically involved in various social reform movements in the 19th and early 20th centuries, such as the Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana (SNDP) movement, led by Sree Narayana Guru, which sought to uplift the Ezhava community and promote social equality.

Social and Religious Reform Movements in 19th Century India

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With reference to the Lower Caste movements in 19th century, Ezhavas belonged to the State of (a) Orissa (b) Assam (c) Andhra Pradesh (d) Kerala