FOREWORD

Unlike world’s other thinkers. Thanthai But in course of time, Lamarckian theory lost
Periyar was an original thinker. The enrichment its hold and was invalidated. On the contrary
of his thoughts is the seed of social development Darwinian Theory of Evolution occupied the
and a weapon for social revolution. minds of the people. And today we find the
In addition to this; his rationalistic thoughts next stage of development of Darwinism, i.e.
are totally based on scientific thinking. That is the development of the theory of Genes and
why we feel proud of calling him a ‘rare social Chromosomes.
scientist’. Development is taking place in every
What is Science? department of science as in Newton’s theory of
‘Centre of Gravity’, and Albert Einstein’s ‘Theory
And who is a Scientist? of Relativity’.
What is scientific temperament? No more explanation is needed here.
Even the teachers of science, do not seem Thanthai Periyar said, “Today you call me a
to know the real meaning of science. They revolutionary; but after a couple of centuries
know science only as ‘a subject’, ‘a study’, a stage may come to call me a ‘Reactionary’.
nothing more. What a splendid person he was!
We are puzzled why they are not interested This foresightedness of Thanthai Periyar
to know or to understand the real meaning of clearly indicates his scientific approach to
science and to teach the students. everything.
Science is not a subject like history or civics Knowledge and science have no boundaries!
. It is an evolutionary process. There is no end Thoughts expressed by the people who thought
to this process. It is a continuation. This is the on the basis of science would be a shock to
basic difference between the historical facts the society in the beginning. They have to face
and scientific truth. the tempest of opposition. After facing the
‘Alexander came with his army and defeated opposition, the influence and success of their
king Porus’. This is a historical fact. This ideologies would enhance.
historical fact remains unchanged. But the As Karl Marx said, ‘change alone is
scientific truth will not remain the same. It is a unchangeable’. Periyar said, ‘I have no desire
continuous process. There is no finality. This for anything, But I love knowledge, I love
scientific process will never hesitate to replace development, and progress, I love humanity’.
the old by the new concepts and findings.
The doors of development are open only
We can see in the field of research that because of man’s rationalistic thinking. Thanthai
a hypothesis will exist unchanged until new Periyar expressed only this view.
source materials arrive. If the new one comes,
the old one disappears. If you want progress and development you
must ask the questions ‘Why, How, By Whom,
Though the theory of ‘Centre of Gravity’ was Which’, often and often. Asking these questions
Isaac Newton’s, it was confirmed and established quite often, knowing the reasons and answers
by the researches of Mathematicians. and then coming to a clear understanding alone
Before the advent of the theory of Evolution will help us to be scientific.
of Charles Darwin, there existed Lamarckian Keeping this background in mind go through
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have a deep study. Like calm and clear stream enthusiastically with extreme care.
of water, it will reveal truths.
For this revised edition, Professor N.
That is why the world is getting ready to Mangala Murugesan, writer Manjai Vasanthan
honour the ‘brain’ of Thanthai Periyar. ‘Vast and Professor Kalai Selvan have simplified the
world experience’ and ‘the affairs of day to day work and restructured the volume to enable
life’ - are the books, Periyar had studied. students to easily understand the contents and
face the tests. The D.K. Movement as well as
Periyar knew human nature very well; so
the human society which owns Thanthai Periyar
with his conviction he stood firmly. He was
are thankful to all these dedicated learned men
never upset by the opposition, mockery or insult
for their assistance and contribution.
inflicted on him’.
As an annexure. “The World to Come” is
People believed that non-formal education
included which comprises vital excerpts from a
will lead to ignorance and illiteracy and that
speech delivered by Thanthai Periyar in 1942,
the intelligent people who had college and
and glimpses of Periyar’s life. This would
university education would invent new things.
make the readers view Periyar as a far-sighted
Thanthai Periyar invalidated this concept
thinker.
throughout his life.
Steps are being taken to publish this work of
Periyar was much worried about the Self -
great significance, translated into Hindi, French,
Respect of human beings. Dignity, equality and
German and a few other world languages.
equal rights of human beings were his goal.
Periyar stood like volcano, like cyclone, like This book would be the highest view point to
tempest, to break the barriers, to achieve his look at the 21st century as the Periyar Century.
goal. This was the way of his life.
Study it deeply!
S e l f - R e s p e c t , h o n o u r, d i g n i t y, a n d Learn Perfectly!
rationalistic thinking are precious gifts from Follow Precisely!
Periyar to humanity. This noble leader who lived
Dr. K. VEERAMANI
for the sake of others left his own property and
Chancellor - Periyar
the contribution he received from the public to Maniammai Institute of
the people itself. Science and Technology
The younger generation must know the (Deemed University)
philosophy of Periyar, the horrible incidents that
he faced in his life, his public service, his tours to
spread his ideology and follow in his footsteps.
With this aim, a collection of questions and
answers was published in 2001 under the title
‘Periyar-1000’, as an exceptional compilation. It
was followed by several editions. Since 2010, it
is being issued to students. Periyar Maniammai
Deemed University conducted quiz competition,
choosing questions from it. Successful students
have been awarded several prizes.
Mature thinkers who have diligently
studied Periarism, poet Kali Poongundran, P.
Subramanian, P. Rajadurai, Nam. Srinivasan,
N. Vetri Alagan, Durai Chakravarthi and A.
Iraiyan accomplished this task deftly and

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 PERIYAR E.V. RAMASAMY
- A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH –

1879 Sep-17 PERIYAR E.V.RAMASAMY 1905-1908 Age 26-29 - Developed interest

was born at Erode town in in community service and
Tamil Nadu State - India started working for the public
F a t h e r : V E N K ATA welfare. When a disease called
NAICKER plague broke out in Erode,
he involved himself in rescue
A popular rich merchant; operations. When dead people
Ardent devotee of Hindu were abandoned by their
religion. (A Vaishnavite) own relatives, he carried the
Mother : CHINNA bodies on his shoulder and
T H AYA M M A L a l i a s helped removal of corpses.
MUTHAMMAL Later, he evinced interest in
Elder Brother : E.V. KRISHNASAMY Congress movement.
Younger Sisters : 1909 Age 30 - Facing oppositions,
KANNAMMAL; PONNUTHAI performed re-marriage of his
niece who was a young widow.
1898 Age 19 - He married
NAGAMMAL, aged 13. 1911 Age 32 - He lost his father.
1900 Age 21 - He became the father 1914-1918 Age 35-39 – Being at the
of a female - child which forefront, conducted Congress
expired within 5 months and conferences. Worked
thereafter he had no children. effectively as the president
o f E r o d e m u n i c i p a l i t y,
1901 Age 22 - He set a precedent implemented plans for drinking
by sharing with labourers the water, health and hygiene and
profit earned from his shop. many other useful tasks. He
1902 Age 23 - Consumed food held nearly 28 powerful posts
with the people of all castes and worked diligently. He
and religions; conducted the emerged as a famous trader
caste free marriage of a Vellala in Erode.
caste girl with a man of Naidu 1919 He joined the Congress
Community. believing that it would be a
1904 Age 25 - He renounced family good opportunity for public
life, left his home and wandered service and to work for
like a sage around Vijayawada, communal reservation rights.
Kasi, Calcutta etc. and He quit the post of the
gained vast knowledge. He Municipality President. At
understood the selfishness of the Congress conference in
brahmins, their narrow minded Tiruchirapalli, he proposed a
behaviour and fallacies of resolution for communal
religious rituals practised by reservations.
them. His father took him 1920 He voluntarily left many of
back to Erode. He opened a his posts. He wound up his
shop in his own name as commercial trading activity
E.V. Ramasamy Naicker stores and worked hard for the non-
and started trading. co-operation Movement of
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 Congress. At the Congress 1923 He proposed communal
conference in Thirunelveli reservation resolutions at
he proposed a resolution for Congress conferences in
communal reservation but it Salem, Madurai and Trichy but
was denied approval by the could not get them ratified.
president of the conference. 1924 Participated in Vaikom Struggle
1921 Accepting the Nirman Scheme in Kerala – fought for the
of Gandhi, he started leading free movement of the
a very simple life, avoided rich Scheduled Caste people on
apparels and started using Vaikom Streets. He underwent
imprisonment but at last
Khadi garments. He made all
succeeded and was hailed
his family members, including
as ‘Vaikom Hero’. He fought
h i s m o t h e r, w e a r K h a d i against the Gurukulam
dresses. He used to carry system established by Va.Ve.
bundles of Khadi cloth and sell Su. Iyer in Cheranmadevi and
it travelling far and wide. ceased its existence. This was
He participated in the toddy- one of his fights against caste-
ban agitation at Erode and discriminations.
courted arrest along with his 1925 Started ‘Kudi Arasu’ weekly
wife Nagammai and sister on 02.05.1925 at Erode,
Kannammal. He felled 500 which was released by
coconut trees on his orchard Gnaniar Adigal of
since those trees were the Thirupappuliyur. Proposed
sources for extract of toddy. Communal reservation
He was involved in the boycott resolution at Kancheepuram
of Court during non-co- Congress conference. He quit
the conference venue when
operation movement tasks.
it was rejected. He decided to
He faced huge financial loss
make non-brahmins realise the
because of his selfless services value of Self-Respect. He
and justified fights. He resolved to start a Movement
proposed communal for this purpose.
reservation resolution at the
1926 He supported the agitation
Congress conference in
of the untouchable people in
Thanjavur but even that was Suseendram, demanding
defeated by some mischievous temple-entry rights. He alerted
elements. people about the possible
1922 When he was in a prison hazards of the imposition of
in Coimbatore following the Hindi language.
toddy shops agitation, he 1927 He lost faith in Gandhi, whose
planned to start a journal policies were paradoxical.
– ‘Kudi Arasu’. Proposed He welcomed Simon,
Communal Reservation commission, served ‘Dravidan’
resolution at Tirupur Congress daily for a short period as its
Conference. He proposed a editor. Propagated Thirukkural
resolution even for the temple- and Buddha’s ideals. He
entry grant for the Adi renounced his ‘Naicker’ title.
Dravidians. But his resolutions 1928 Courted arrest during the
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 in Nagappattinam. He was 1936 On 28.07.1936, Periyar ’s
upset over the demise of mother Chinnathai passed
Justice Party president away.
Panagal King, started English 1937 Rajaji became the Chief
weekly ‘Revolt’. He praised Minister of Congress and
Minister S. Muthiah for ratifying started imposing Hindi. Periyar
communal reservation. delivered a speech at Trichy,
1929 Conducted the first Self opposing Hindi-imposition, at
Respect Conference at the conference of the Tamils.
Chinglepet in a grand manner.
1938 Took part in anti-Hindi agitation
Visited Malaysia with wife
a t M a d r a s Tr i p l i c a n e .
Nagammaiar and propagated
“Tamilnadu is only for the
principles of Self Respect.
Tamils!” – was Periyar ’s
1930 Conducted second Self- slogan. He was awarded the
Respect Conference in Erode. title “Periyar” on 13.11.1938
Published a book – ‘Pregnancy in a conference of the women
Rule’ to create an awareness o f Ta m i l n a d u . H e w a s
about the dire need of family imprisoned again for 2 years.
planning. He supported the
When he was in prison, he was
abolishing of Devadasi system
elected president of Justice
and caused its eradication by
Party. He spoke on the
a law.
possibility of ‘test-tube’ babies
1931-1932 Travelled all over Europe to in the world to come.
propagate his principles.
1940 The death of Justice Party
1933 Wife Nagammaiar passed S e c r e t a r y S i r A . T.
away on 11.05.1933. Started Panneerselvam made him
the weekly ‘Puratchi’. Planned sad. Undertook North India
to fight vigorously for equality. tour. Met Jinnah in Bombay
It was called Erode
and had a talk, in the Company
Samadharma Scheme. He
of Ambedkar. Congress
was imprisoned for conducting
Ministry demitted office. The
an intercaste marriage in
Trichy; for the unsettled loans Governor requested Periyar
borrowed by ‘Dravidan’ journal to form an alternative Ministry
and also for his editorial in ‘Kudi but Periyar refused to accept
Arasu’, under the title – “This the post.
Government Must Perish!” 1941 Modern Rationalist Roy met
1934 Started a weekly ‘Pagutharivu’. Periyar at Chennai and had a
Later ran it as a daily for some talk. By Periyar’s efforts the
time. Introduced reformed discrimination such as “For
Tamil letters for the first time Brahmins” “For others” – in
in the weekly ‘Kudi Arasu’. Met Southern Railway food stalls,
Jayaprakash Narayan in Erode was abolished.
and had a discussion on 1942 On 30.03.1942, Periyar met
various issues. Stafford Cripps along with his
1935 Propagated widely for Justice team member and insisted
Party. Converted ‘Pagutharivu’ on his demand for separate
as a monthly magazine. ‘Dravida Nadu’. Inspite of
‘Viduthalai’ got published as the Governor’s second request,
a bi-weekly. ‘Kudi Arasu’ he declined formation of
became a weekly again. Ministry.
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1943 Periyar met American President 1948 At the extraordinary conference
Roosevelt’s representative of Dravida Nadu held by
Sir. Williams Philips and had Periyar in Erode, Thiru.Vi.Ka
a talk. The book – ‘The World unveiled the image of ‘Dravida
to Come’ was published. It Nadu’ and proclaimed
comprised Periyar’s thoughts ‘Freedom’. Organised a
historical Dravida Nadu
pertaining to possible changes
conference at Tuticorin.
in future, in tomorrow’s world.
He voiced his support for the 1949 Conducted a Thirukkural
conference and made even
Movement for Tamil Music. illiterate common citizens
1944 At Salem conference the name understand its contents.
South Indians Welfare Rights Met Governor General C.
Association was changed by Rajagopalachari at
Periyar as ‘Dravidar Thiruvannamalai and had a
Kazhagam’. He met the talk. He condemned the
President of Hindu Maha ratification of Indian
Sabha Mr. Munje and had Constitution on 26.11.1950.
a talk. Participated in M.N. 1950 Imprisoned for publishing his
Roy’s Radical Democratic book - ‘Golden Words’. Advised
Party conference held at people to treat the Republic
Day on 26th of January as a
Calcutta and delivered a
day of mourning. Periyar’s
speech, participated in the elder brother E.V. Krishnasamy
non-brahmin Backward breathed his last on 14.02.1950.
community people’s
1951 Periyar’s fight for communal
conference held at Kanpur. Reservation succeeded.
1945 Conducted Dravidar Amendment was made in
Kazhagam’s Provincial the Indian Constitution to
conference at Trichy. Formed approve it. The president of
an army of Black-Shirt cadres. the Communist Party, S.A.
Started an English Journal in Dange met Periyar in Trichy
Erode and called it “JUSTICIDE” and had a talk.
1952 Rajagopalachari, who became
1946 A flag for Dravidar Kazhagam
the Chief Minister by foul
was designed and approved means, introduced the caste
by Periyar. The canopy for the based education system which
conference of Black Shirt infuriated Periyar. Erased
cadres Army was burnt by Hindi signboards at Trichy
miscreants and violence Railway Station. Registered
erupted. Periyar condemned the Self Respect Propaganda
the manner in which the Indian Institution.
Constitution was framed. 1953 Proclaimed that Madras
1947 Declared Independence Day of (today’s Chennai) belongs to
August 15 as a day for Tamil Nadu. Celebrated
mourning. Arranged for Buddha Festival all over the
country and asked people to
celebration of – “Dravida Nadu break the idols of Ganapathi
Partition Day” on 1 st July, (Ganesha). He was upset by
all over the country. Held a the verdict of the court,
conference of Dravida Nadu declaring Self Respect
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 On 1st of August, agitated for as gift, silver coins equal to
the second time at Railway his weight. During the same
Stations, by erasing Hindi conference, he announced his
letters on name-boards. agitation against the burning of
1954 Erased Hindi letters for the a copy of the Constitution
third time. Rajaji demitted which has a section defending
office due to widespread casteism. Several thousand
agitation against his caste protesters took part in that
based education system. agitation. A few thousand were
Kamaraj succeeded him as arrested. Two of them died
the next C.M. – He abolished in the prison. Twenty of them
the system introduced by took ill and died, after their
Rajaji. Periyar supported the release. Later, Periyar was
imprisoned for six months on
administration of Kamaraj.
the charge of instigating
Periyar attended the world
violence against Brahmins.
Buddha conference in Burma.
Met Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and 1958 The communist leader Ram
Srilankan Buddhist scholar Manohar Lohia met Periyar
Mallala Sekhara and had a talk and had a talk. The agitation
with them. Visited Malaysia for in front of Murali’s café in
the second time. Conducted Madras which was carried
country wide protest against on for several months ended
Ramayana. with success. Periyar and the
president of “Naam Tamilar”
1955 Announced burning of National Movement, C.P. Adhithanar
Flag against imposing of Hindi attended the conferences of
language. Upon Kamaraj’s “Free Tamilnadu’ conducted
assurance to prevent it, he put in several states on behalf of
off his agitation. Dravidar Kazhagam.
1956 Sent telegrams to Kamaraj and 1959 Periyar visited North Indian
Nehru urging them to give cities Lucknow, Delhi, Kanpur,
up the forum called Dhakshina Bombay etc. and propagated
Pradesam: He courted arrest Rationalism and Self Respect
for agitating by burning Rama’s principles. The guardian of
images. He stressed on the T r i p l e Ta m i l , K . A . P.
partition of separate Tamil Vishwanatham conducted a
Nadu to follow language wise protest to remove the name
partitions. ‘Akashvani’. Periyar extended
1957 Met Vinoba Bhave at Trichy his support.
and had a talk. A case was 1960 Emphasising the partition
filed against Periyar for of Tamil Nadu, he organised an
contempt of Court, since he agitation of burning the Map of
spoke against the verdict of India which had no depiction
Brahmin judges in the litigation of Tamilnadu. He courted
pertaining to Trichy collector arrest for this and was
Malaiappan. Following the imprisoned.
charges, Periyar presented his 1961 During the census
historic statement in the Court. (enumeration of population)
On 03.11.1957, during caste the cadres of Dravidar
eradication conference at Kazhagam were advised to
Thanjavur, Periyar was offered classify themselves as atheists.
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1962 C o m r a d e K . Ve e r a m a n i by ratifying and implementing
conveyed his consent to join three great tasks – proposal
Dravidar Kazhagam as a full- to resolve Self Respect
time cadre. Delighted by Marriage Law; Resolution for
this, Periyar wrote an editorial the change of name as
in the 10 th August issue of ‘Tamil Nadu’, and Two Language
‘Viduthalai’ under the title formula to eradicate Hindi
‘WELCOME’ , to express his Language.
praise of K. Veeramani. Kamaraj unveiled Periyar’s
1963 The opening ceremony of statue in Trichy.
“Modern Rationalist Radha 1968 Delighted when the Self
Hall”, housed in Periyar Thidal, Respect Marriage Law came
was held in a grand manner. into practice on 17th of January.
1964 Advised people to organise Advised to observe “Delhi
“Day of condemnation” all over Domination Protest Day” all
the country to protest against over Tamilnadu. Travelled
the verdict of the Supreme over North India. Delivered
Court declaring the land- a speech at the Lucknow
ceiling law as null and void. – conference of the scheduled
Mourned the demise caste people, Backward
of Revolutionary poet citizens and the minority
communities.
Bharatidasan on 21.04.1964.
1965 Upon the appeal of Periyar 1969 He was pleased when the
the editions of ‘Ramayana’ changed name ‘Tamilnadu’
were burnt in public all over the came into usage officially
on 14.01.1969 – mourned
country. The Chief Minister
the death of Annadurai and
Bhaktavatchalam inaugurated
paid homage. Specified that it
the E.V.R. Government Arts was an irreparable loss to the
College in Trichy, which was e n t i r e 4 c r o r e Ta m i l s .
built by the land and finance Announced to enter the
donated by Periyar. sanctum sanctorum of temples
1966 Black-Flag demonstration to protest against the evil of
was organised to express casteism.
protest, wherever 1970 Started the Rationalist journal
Sankarachariyar went. ‘UNMAI’. Upon the C.M.
In the name of ‘Gau Himsa’ Karunanidhi’s request,
(Pasu-Vadhai) when some postponed the sanctum
Brahmin lumpens tried to set sanctorum entry agitation,
Kamaraj’s house on fire in offered suggestions to the
Delhi, Periyar condemned it Backward Community Welfare
and advised people to observe Forum headed by Sattanathan.
“KAMARAJ MURDER On 27.06.1970 Periyar was
ATTEMPT DAY”. honoured by the conferment of
1967 The DMK won the elections UNESCO Award.
and Annadurai became the The citation of the award was
Chief Minister. Undeterred “PERIYAR - The prophet of
by Brahmin mischief mongers, the new age; The Socrates
he dedicated his Government of South East Asia; Father of
to Periyar, and solicited his the social reform movement;
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 ignorance;Superstitions, Periyar organised a conference
meaningless customs and of Black-Shirt cadres Army at
base manners” Madurai.
Periyar started various He conducted a conference in
Rationalist Forums and Madras as “Conference for
Thinkers’ Forums. Visited the abolition of the degradation
Bombay and propagated of Tamil-Community.” During
rationalism. this event he announced the
Dr.S.Chandrasekhar met sanctum sanctorum entry
him and discussed family welfare agitation.
schemes. Periyar took ill and was
1971 During Kalaignar’s rule, a law admitted at Govt. General
was passed permitting people Hospital in Vellore. His
of all castes to be appointed condition worsened. On
as temple priests. 24.12.1973 at 7.30 A.M. he
passed away.
On 25.02.1971 Periyar’s sister
and the publisher of ‘Kudi The C.M. Karunanidhi declared
Arasu’ Kannammal passed State wide mourning by his
away. Govt. Periyar was specially
honoured when the Govt.
During the superstition of Tamil Nadu Published in
eradication conference the Gazette, the news of
conducted by Periyar at Salem, his death. It was announced
Rama’s replicas were hit with by the State Government that
footwears by the cadres. In the sorrowful day would be
the general elections the observed every year as a
D.M.K. won and Karunanidhi Government holiday.
became the Chief Minister
Millions of grief stricken people
again. Periyar was pleased by
joined the funeral procession.
this. Periyar started publishing
The Black Shirt cadres were
a new English journal –
seen shouting “Hail Periyar!
‘Modern Rationalist’.
Long Live Periyar!” The sea of
1972 On 22.02.1972, the father of sorrow and the flood of
Eelam, Selvanayakam visited emotions transformed as a
Periyar Thidal, met Periyar and royal salute to Thanthai
had a talk with him. Periyar Periyar.
received through Kalaignar On 25.12.1973, at 5.05 p.m.
Karunanidhi the prestigious the body of Thanthai Periyar
COPPER PLAQUE AWARD was buried at Periyar Thidal
conferred on him by Indira with a grand State-honour.
Gandhi on behalf of the Central
Government. After Periyar’s demise, E.V.R.
Maniammaiar accepted the
Periyar was infuriated by leadership and offered her
the Supreme Court verdict invaluable services. Later,
declaring the Tamilnadu the Editor of ‘Viduthalai’, Dr.
Government’s Archakas Law K. Veeramani shouldered
as invalid. the leadership responsibility
1973 On Periyar’s Birthday, M.G.R. and has been rendering
visited Periyar Thidal, greeted unparalleled services.
him and offered Rs.5000/- as
his gift.
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QUESTIONS - ANSWERS
1. Periyar’s date of birth-month-year? 14. Periyar was never a victim of this bad
Ans: September 17, 1879 habit? What was it?
2. How long did Periyar study in school? Ans: consuming alcohol
Ans: 5 years 15. Periyar stressed on widow-remarriage.
3. Native of Periyar? For whom did he conduct it in 1909 itself?
Ans: Erode Ans: For his sister Ponnu Thayammal’s
daughter Ammayi Ammal.
4. Who adopted Periyar when he was in
childhood? 16. What could not be put off according to
Ans: His father’s uncle’s wife Periyar?
Ans: Eradication of caste and
5. How did parents punish Periyar who untouchability.
moved with everyone without caste
discrimination? 17. Who caused many reforms as the
Ans: His legs were chained president of Devasthanam committee?
Ans: Periyar
6. How old was Periyar when he got
married? 18. When did Periyar’s father pass away?
Ans: 19 Ans: In the year 1911.
7. The name of Periyar’s wife? 19. The post held by Periyar in Erode?
Ans: Nagammaiar Ans: President of the Municipality.
8. How long was Periyar - Nagammaiar’s 20. The period during which Periyar served
married life? as the President of Erode Municipality?
Ans: 35 years Ans: 1916-1919.
9. Who said in praise of Periyar - “I adore 21. Thanthai Periyar’s elder brother?
him. He is the only leader I Have ever Ans: E.V. Krishnasamy
seen and adopted”?
22. What was the service of Periyar when the
Ans: Anna
disease plague spread in Erode?
10. Why did Periyar eat ragi ball and usually Ans: He carried the patients on his
slept on a mat without pillow? shoulder and buried.
Ans: Inorder to practise for prison life
23. Name the leader who did not participate
11. Which city was ‘KudiArasu’ issue in Vaikom Golden jubilee celebration?
published from? Ans: Periyar
Ans: Erode
24. What name did Periyar give his elder
12. Which city did Periyar renounce normal sister’s daughter?
life in? Ans: Gandhi
Ans: Kasi
25. The Nehru family member who visited
13. How long did Periyar stay in Kasi after Periyar’s house in Erode?
renunciation? Ans: Motilal Nehru
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Periyar bought-30 acres of land for and insects / worms as a ‘C’ class
Rs.3000/- He bought this land borrowing prisoner?
a loan form Selvakumara Mudaliar. In Ans: Periyar
whose name did he transfer it to?
37. The number of pages in the statement
Ans: In his father’s name
submitted by Thanthai Periyar in the court
27. How did Periyar function in his life time? when he was charged with contempt of
Ans: As a thinker, propagator and court?
field-warrior. Ans: 30
28. When was the honorific title Periyar first 38. Who was the journalist who attended the
used? party hosted by Ambedkar for Periyar on
Ans: when T.K. Chidambaranatha 15.01.1940 in Bombay?
Mudaliar delivered a speech in Ans: Chief reporter of Times of India.
Chennai Triplicane on 20.07.1928 after
39. Who presided over the public meeting of
unveiling the portrait of Periyar
Dravidar Kazhagam on 30.07.1947 held at
29. Which conference did Thanthai Periyar Mangalam Village near Thiruvannamalai?
participate in 1925 at Mayiladuthurai? Ans: Arunachala Iyer
Ans: Isai Velalar conference
40. Who proposed by Periyar’s guidance the
30. Who said - “I have had no leader in my law for abolition of Devadasi system and
history”? won Periyar’s praise?
Ans: Periyar Ans: Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy
31. How much money did Periyar ask 41. In which meeting did Periyar ask - “How
for when he wrote on 10.02.1960 in can a nation of 6 crore people wage a
‘Viduthalai’ under the caption “a humble war against 55 crore people of a nation?
appeal to the cadres”, inorder to attend Ans: On 05.12.1971 at a Pakistan
a wedding? protest meet.
Ans: Rupees 150/-
42. What did Periyar stress upon through
32. The warrior who fought for the people radio when Gandhi passed away?
enduring pain and sickness, carrying a Ans: Peace and tolerance
bag to urinate?
43. Who raised voice at first in support of
Ans: Periyar
agitating police personnel?
33. The year in which M.N.Roy, who had Ans: Periyar
served with Lenin, had an exchange of
44. “I have no wife or children. When I die
views with Periyar?
my friend Periyar alone would weep”
Ans: 1941
who said it?
34. What was Periyar’s Chennai address in Ans: Thiru-Vi-Ka
the beginning?
45. Periyar was arrested at 2.15 A.M. in
Ans: No.1-Meeran Sahib Street,
Kumbakonam and taken to Trichy;
Chennai
brought back to Thanjavur, made to alight
35. When was the registration done for at Ayyampettai and again made to board
Peiryar Maligai bought by Thanthai a Chennai bound train. When did all
Periyar in Trichy? these happen to harass Periyar?
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46. What is the symbol of slavery for women 58. At Nagammaiar children’s home what are
according to Periyar? the letters used for the destitute children
Ans: Wedding badge worn around growing up there?
neck Ans: EVRM
47. Who were the two who wrote to the I.T. 59. What name did Periyar give to the
Dept asking them to levy tax on Periyar’s children’s home established by him in
property? Trichy for helpless female children?
Ans: Gurusamy and T.P. Vedachalam
Ans: Nagammaiar Home for Orphaned
48. The day of Periyar’s passing away? children
Ans: 24.12.1973, 7.22 A.M.
60. How did Periyar describe a Tourist spot?
49. Where was Periyar’s body buried? Ans: Commercial Hub/Trade center.
Ans: At Periyar Thidal in Chennai
61. When Pattukottai Azhagirisamy passed
50. Which was the last conference attended away, how much did Periyar offer
by Periyar? his family through Kalaivanar N.S.
Ans: The conference for abolition of
Krishnan??
the Tamil community’s degradation.
Ans: 6000/-
51. At which meeting did Periyar deliver his
final speech? 62. Who was the vice-president who sent a
Ans: On 19.12.1973 in Theagaraya message of greetings to Thanthai Periyar
Nagar. on his 78th Birth Day?
Ans: Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
52. Whom did Kamaraj meet and felicitate
when he assumed office as the chief 63. Which president of India participated in
minister? the birthday celebration for Periyar?
Ans: He met Thanthai Periyar and Ans: Gyani Zail Singh
garlanded in obeisance.
64. When and where did the meeting between
53. On 02.03.1967 the day before Anna won Periyar and Acharya Vinoba Bhave take
the election and assumed office in Tamil place?
Nadu he met Periyar in Trichy. Who were Ans: on 18.01.1957 in Trichy
along with him?
A n s : P e r i y a r, M a n i a m m a i , 65. Which Union Minister for Health
Anna, Navalar, Kalaignar, Anbil Department interviewed Periyar in 1970
Dharmalingam. for radio broad cast?
54. Which is a myth in Periyar’s opinion, Ans: Dr. S. Chandra Sekaran
a m o n g G o d , h e a v e n , a s t r o l o g y, 66. When and where did the event take
horoscope, ghost, auspicious time etc.? place with participation of Periyar and
Ans: All these C.V. Raman?
55. Where is Periyar museum located? Ans: At Kovai in 1965
Ans: Chennai 67. Who presided over the Buddhist meet
56. Articles used by Periyar are kept in conducted in Erode by Periyar on
houses where he lived. Where are most 23.01.1954?
of them kept? Ans: Dr. G.T. Mallasekhara
Ans: Erode
68. Who inaugurated in Erode on 23.01.1954,
57. In 1944 - where did the meeting of the Buddhist Conference conducted by
Periyar and All India Hindu maha Sabha Periyar?
President Dr. Munje take place? Ans: P.N. Rajboj
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69. “In establishments within the Erode 78. “I am far better than today’s ministers. I
Municipal council limits, women should have travelled all over the world. I am
be offered placements” - which councillor a total rationalist. I don’t need to amass
sent this resolution to the Erode Municipal wealth. I am detached from caste feelings
councillor? and affinity. I am determined to abolish
castes at any cost. “Who wrote thus about
Ans: S.R. Kannammal himself?
70. Who said to Periyar “I have decided to Ans: Periyar
join Buddhist religion. You also join me”? 79. On 16.01.1946 during a speech of
Ans: Ambedkar Periyar, stones were hurled on him by
hooligans. He covered his head with
71. Who was the chief guest when the Govt.
a piece of cloth and spoke for an hour
of Tamil Nadu celebrated the 2500th birth where did this occur?
anniversary of Buddha? Ans: Chinnalampatti
Ans: Periyar
80. What was the peculiar protest when
72. During which year did Anna first meet Periyar spoke at a public meeting at
Periyar? Eengur near Erode?
Ans: 1934 Ans: Ash was thrown on him
73. Which conference in Kovai did Periyar 81. When did Periyar write the essay “The
and Anna attend together before their poor parents who begot me?
Ans: 1936
separation?
Ans: Muththamizh Conference 82. Which literary work did Periyar write
under the caption - “Thoughts of E.V.R.?
74. Periyar and Anna were not on talking Ans: Autobiography
terms owing to some recrimination. Both
were released from a prison. Periyar 83. Periyar and Anna were on the same day
18.09.1950 imprisoned in Trichy jail and
offered a lift to Anna in the van which had were both released on the same day
come to pick him up. At which prison did 28.10.1950 why were they imprisoned?
this take place? Ans: The government accused
Ans: Trichy - Central prison them that Periyar’s ‘Golden Words’
and Anna’s “Arya Mayai” ignited
75. “I can still see in my mind’s eye your
communal hatred.
sorrowful face when you were at the
hospital and airport”. Who wrote thus 84. When was the ban on Periyar’s book -
about Periyar’s appearance? ‘Golden Words’ lifted?
Ans: Anna Ans: In 1979 during A.I.A.D.M.K. rule
headed by M.G.R.
76. “I shall talk for you until my tongue is 85. For which book of Annai Maniammaiar
hurt. I shall write for you until my hand did Thanthai Periyar write the preface?
paralyses. I shall walk for you all around Ans: ‘Kanda Puranam and Ramayan
slums until my feet ache”. Who said are the same’
thus?
86. When did Periyar write in ‘KudiArasu’,
Ans: Periyar in the name of Vellore A. Mani inviting
77. “I don’t need your invitation. 2000-3000 support of women?
invitations are found in heaps in my cow Ans: 23.10.1943
shed. I need neither your money nor your 87. When did Periyar-Maniammai wedding
votes”. Who said it? take place?
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88. Why did Periyar marry Maniammaiar 101. On 18.08.1973 where were Dr.
when he was 70 year old? Ramachandra, Dr. Bhatt and Dr. Johnson
Ans: To legally protect property and felicitated?
movement. Ans: Thanjavur
89. Who took care of Periyar like a child and 102. Which hospital did Periyar pass away
helped him live for 95 years? in?
Ans: Maniammaiar Ans: Vellore C.M.C.
90. What is the house Periyar lived in Erode 103. How many times propaganda vans
now called as? were donated to Periyar by collections
Ans: Periyar - Anna nilayam from the public?
Ans: Thrice
91. Who handed over to the government of
Tamil Nadu, the house in Erode where 104. When Peiryar’s car broke down once
Periyar lived? in Ulundurpettai which vehicle did he
Ans: Maniammaiar travel by?
Ans: Lorry
92. Who raised his voice first for naming
Chennai Rajdani as ‘Tamil Nadu’? 105. Periyar’s car number? When was it
Ans: Periyar seized? What was the auction amount?
Ans: MTS 401, Aug. 1950; Rs.835/-
93. In 1953 when the State of Andhra was
separated it was too bad to specify “the 106. During the period of 25 years (1934 to
rest of Chennai Raj”, according to Periyar. 1959) Periyar could not attend only one
When did he insist on naming the State committed event. What was the reason?
as - Tamil Nadu? Ans: The car got stuck in heavy flood
Ans: 2.1.1953 and hence could not ply.
94. Periyar’s pseudonym? 107. What was his ‘first mistake’ in life
Ans: Nadodi according to Periyar?
Ans: on 29.11.1959 his car was out
95. This is also one of Periyar’s pseudonyms. of order and he could not attend the
Ans: Pazhaya Karuppan meeting in Kancheepuram.
96. The word which Periyar frequently used 108. Which chief minister arranged for
in his public speeches? the burial of Periyar’s body with State
Ans: ‘vengayam’ (onion) honours?
97. What Should be taught first to school Ans: Kalaignar Karunanidhi
children according to Periyar? 109. When did the Union Government
Ans: Discipline release Periyar postage stamp?
98. Which hospital was Periyar admitted in Ans: On 17.09.1978
when his tongue was badly affected? 110. When did the Union Government
Ans: From 16.03.1945 he had 10 days release Periyar First Day cover?
treatment at Govt. General Hospital in Ans: On 17.09.2003 during Periyar’s
Chennai. 125th Birthday celebration
99. Who treated Periyar when his tongue 111. Name the Tamil scholar who wrote
hurt him? Periyar’s life history under the title
Ans: Dr. Sundaravadanam “Tamizhar Thalaivar”?
100. Who were the doctors who struggled Ans: Sami Chidambaranar
day and night to save Periyar’s life? 112. Name the poet who wrote ‘The life
Ans: Dr. Ramachandra, Dr. Bhatt & history of Periyar’?
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113. The title of Periyar’s biography written government main hospital. How much
by Dr. K. Veeramani. did Periyar donate?
Ans: The world leader Periyar Ans: Rupees one lakh
114. Obeying his father’s command Periyar 125. When Anna was sick for his medical
joined Devaswom committee. What did expenses how much did Periyar donate
Periyar do after joining it? coming forward?
Ans: He prevented theft of temple Ans: Rs. 25000/-
properties
126. Which work of Periyar was banned?
115. When did Periyar start the Rationalist Ans: Golden words of Periyar
Movement?
Ans: 06.09.1970 127. Where did Anna meet Periyar for the
first time?
116. When did Periyar visit the town
Ans: Tirupur
Danushkodi ruined by heavy storm?
Who accompanied him? 128. Which city did Periyar call his alma
Ans: 29.12.1964 ; Maniammai, mater?
Chidambaram, Rangammal Ans: Salem
Chidambaram.
129. Name the three cities Periyar visited
117. What did Periyar send through District frequently?
collector when Dhanushkodi was Ans: Erode, Trichy, Nagarasampatti
devastated by cyclone?
Ans: Bedsheets 130. It was in Mayiladuthurai that Periyar
spoke for a long time - How long did he
118. When did Periyar request people to speak?
offer themselves entirely for the cause? Ans: 4 hrs. & 30 minutes
Ans: During Indo-China war
131. In which town did Periyar deliver his
119. To whom did Periyar give Rs.10000/- to longest lecture for 4½ hours?
face imprisonment and defend himself
Ans: Mayiladuthurai
in court?
Ans: N.S. Krishnan 132. Where was a snake hurled on Periyar
during his public speech?
120. Who requested people to donate
generously for National Defence Fund Ans: At Cuddalore
collected by the Chief Minister? 133. When and where Periyar started sitting
Ans: Periyar and speaking?
121. How much did Periyar donate to Ans: On 21.10.1950 at Sembanar Kovil
establish a college in Trichy? 134. When the court levied in 1949
Ans: Rs.3.5 lakh Rs.10000/- as penalty on ‘Viduthalai’
122. Periyar donated land and cash for who argued the case defending Periyar
starting E.V.R. Govt. college in Trichy. and editor maniammaiar?
Which Chief Minister inagurated it? Ans: Muthiah Mudaliar
Ans: Bhaktavatsalam
135. When and where did Periyar participate
123. Periyar said, “A good Government in Tipu Sultan Day celebration?
would not tolerate this wastage even for Ans: On 16.11.1946 in Chennai
a moment”. What did he refer to?
Ans: Pouring ghee in ceremonial fire. 136. What happened when the C.M.
Munuswamy Naidu, Rathina Sabapathi
124. E.V.R. Maniammai children block was and Periyar went to Palani?
built by Periyar’s donations in Trichy Ans: Periyar avoided Temple entry
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137. Which month is considered “weighing 151. On his 95th birthday Periyar met M.G.R.
scale”month for Periyar? who came out with a request. what was
Ans: July-1965 it?
Ans: Permission to instal Periyar’s
138. Where was 76 sovereign gold offered
statue
to Periyar when he was 76 year old?
Ans: Nagapatnam 152. Atheist leaders of 49 countries
collectively unveiled Periyar’s statue.
139. Where was Periyar offered silver equal
Where was it done?
to his weight?
Ans: Vallam (Thanjavur)
Ans: Thanjavur
153. Whose statue did Periyar unveil in
140. Where was a silver throne offered to
Nagai?
Periyar? When was it offered?
Ans: Kayaroganam Pillai
Ans: 4.11.1971 / Salem
154. Where was Periyar delivering his
141. What was offered as a gift of love to
speech when his mother passed away?
Periyar in Thathakapatti?
Ans: Jolarpet
Ans: A Silver spade
155. W h e n A n n a i N a g a m m a i a r w a s
142. The object gifted to Periyar in Edappadi?
seriously sick and bed ridden, Periyar
Ans: Silver walking stick
was attending a meeting inspite of her
143. The gift offered to Periyar in Mela condition. Where was it?
Karkandar Kottai? Ans: Thirupathur
Ans: A Silver plate
156. On the day of Nagammaiar’s death
144. Where was a cow given to Periyar as Periyar began his tour. He was arrested
a gift? for conducting a Christian wedding
Ans: Thanjavur violating curfew Name the Place?
Ans: Trichy
145. Strange gifts offered to Periyar equalling
his weight in 1965 January? 157. Decision taken by Periyar when
Ans: Petrol & biscuits Nagammaiar passed away?
Ans: To involve deeply in public
146. Why did Periyar encourage installation
services
of his statues?
Ans: Since he believed his policies 158. According to Periyar, which literary
would spread fast work suited society the best?
Ans: None
147. Who wrote in 1942 itself in ‘Dravida
Nadu’ that Periyar’s statue should be 159. What alone can spread the policy of
installed? communism, according to Periyar?
Ans: Anna Ans: Atheism
148. Where was Periyar’s full body statue 160. Who compelled Periyar in 1942 to rule
installed? the State?
Ans: In Trichy Ans: Viceroy and Governor
149. What is Periyar’s definition for culture 161. Who was the governor who forced
and manners? Periyar to accept the post of the governor?
Ans: Helping others achieve what one Ans: Sir. Arthur Hope
wishes to achieve
162. Who met Periyar on 11.11.1940 and
150. When, where and by whom was compelled him to accept the governance
Periyar’s statue installed and unveiled? of Madras Presidency?
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163. Who refused to become the premier of Ans: 13,12,000 k.m.
Madras presidency when there was an
176. Total number of hours Periyar spent in
opportunity at his door-step?
speeches?
Ans: Periyar
Ans: 21,400 hours
164. Rajagopalachariar attended a Self-
Respect marriage conducted by Periyar 177. The number of meetings Periyar spoke
and blessed the couple. When and where at when he was 90 year old?
did this occur? Ans: 180
Ans: In 1930 at Kutralam 178. The number of meetings Periyar
165. Surprised by the services of Erode attended when he was 91 year old ?
Municipality what help did Rajagopalachari Ans: 150
expect from Periyar? 179. The number of meetings Periyar spoke
Ans: He wanted Periyar to make his at when he was 92 year old?
sanitary inspector work for Salem
Ans: 244
166. “If you had become a lawyer after
180. The number of meetings Periyar spoke
studying law all the lawyers would have
at when he was 93 year old?
suffered”. Who said thus to Periyar?
Ans: Rajagopalachariar Ans: 249

167. In 1953, in which event did Periyar & 181. The number of meetings Periyar spoke
Rajaji participate together? at when he was 94 year old?
Ans: Birth Anniversary of prophet Ans: 229
Muhammed 182. During the 3 months and 7 days Periyar
168. The year in which Periyar won his fight lived at the age of 95 how many meetings
against Rajaji’s hereditary education? did he speak at?
Ans: 1954 Ans: 42
169. When did Rajaji drop into Periyar’s 183. Who started Dravidian Actors Forum
house to meet him? in Erode?
Ans: 21.12.1953 Ans: Periyar
170. What did Periyar consider as an 184. Why did Periyar request people not to
opponent of Rationalism? invite him to stage plays etc?
Ans: Belief in God Ans: He was unable to remain awake.
171. What was Periyar’s life span as per his 185. Whose name did Periyar give to the
horoscope preserved by his brother E.V. auditorium built in Periyar Thidal?
Krishnasamy? Ans: M.R. Radha Hall
Ans: 60 years 186. Name the owner of National pictures
who offered Periyar his Dodge car?
172. How long did Periyar live?
Ans: P.A. Perumal
Ans: 94 years, 3 months, 7 days
187. In 1973, when Periyar’s last birthday
173. The number of days Periyar lived? was celebrated how much did M.G.R.
Ans: 34,433 offer him as his gift?
174. The number of days Periyar spent on Ans: Rs.5000/-
tours? 188. Who performed the role of Periyar when
Ans: 8600 his biopic was produced as Periyar’s life
story?
175. Total distance in tours covered by Ans: Satyaraj
Periyar?
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189. Who donated Rs.95 lakhs on behalf of 203. Where did Periyar use to stay during
the Govt. for the bio-pic movie “Periyar”? his tours?
Ans: Chief Minister Kalaignar Ans: In tourist lodges
Karunanidhi
204. When a friend asked Periyar why he
190. What did Periyar discuss on his way travelled in a third class compartment,
to T. Nagar meeting which was his last what was Periyar’s reply?
event? Ans: As there is no fourth class
Ans: Test tube babies compartment.
191. Who conducted “liquor supporters” 205. What food did Periyar offer the Zamindar
conference in Kumbakonam? of Singampatti when he visited Erode?
Ans: Periyar Ans: He received him and offered a
simple food from an ordinary stall
192. The colour of the stone in Periyar’s
ring? 206. What did Periyar usually like?
Ans: Green Ans: Windows must be kept open
193. The languages known to Periyar? 207. From what should people stay away, in
Ans: Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Periyar’s opinion?
Kannada and English Ans: Listening to mythologies
194. “Even if I Contest a small Panchayat 208. In which caste based outfit conference
election, I would not win” - who said it? did Periyar frequently participate?
Ans: Periyar Ans: Adi Dravidar Conferences
195. On 01.09.1958, Periyar went to a 209. What was a noble virtue in Periyar?
temple and looked at the idols and Ans: Staying away from immodest
statues. Name the temple? women; ignoring betrayers;
Ans: Avudayar Kovil consuming food from roadside
eateries.
196. For whom did Periyar recommend to
three chief ministers? 210. When Periyar Thidal was renovated
Ans: For just one person - N.D. what was he surprised by?
Sundaravadivelu Ans: Bulldozer
197. The collector of Trichy suffered 211. Which furniture did Periyar avoid at
tragically. Since he was a Tamilian Periyar all times?
extended his helping hand though he had Ans: Easychair
no intimacy with him. Name the collector? 212. Why did Periyar undertake the task
Ans: R.S. Malayappan of revamping Dravidian community and
198. When was the rumour spread that reforming it in all respects?
Periyar was shot dead? Ans: Since no body else came forward
Ans: 1949 to do it.
199. Who did Periyar describe as a 213. When did Periyar help a brahmin
“condemned man”? woman by offering lift in his van?
Ans: He described himself Ans: when the pregnant woman was
stranded in heavy rain
200. What was Periyar’s identity?
Ans: Beard, walking stick and black 214. W h e r e d i d r e v o l u t i o n a r y p o e t
shirt Bharatidasan first meet Periyar?
Ans: At Mayavaram
201. Since when did Periyar grow beard?
Ans: Since he was 50 year old 215. According to Periyar who is the first
teacher for a child?
202. Why did Periyar grow beard?
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216. Periyar advised parents to avoid 229. Which scheme could be put off to give
jewellery for children and give something more importance to education?
else instead. What was it? Ans: Drinking water scheme and
Ans: Educaiton sewerage scheme
217. What was Periyar’s advice to students 230. Why did Periyar stress that teachers
in dressing? must be rationalists?
Ans: Advised simple dress Ans: To help students think with a free
218. What did Periyar suggest to eradicate mind, independently
illiteracy completely? 231. What is greater than a school, according
Ans: 3 months imprisonment if one to Periyar?
does not learn even to sign one’s Ans: A library
name within 6 months.
232. Which is better than conducting car
219. In which conference did Periyar insist festivals according to Periyar?
on appointing only female teachers in Ans: Establishing colleges.
primary schools?
Ans: In the first self respect State 233. Why was the first amendment made
conference in Constitution by Periyar’s agitations?
Ans: For reservation in education
220. What was Periyar’s advice to female
teachers? 234. What was Periyar’s advice to students
Ans: simple dress and youngsters in slogan raising?
Ans: Not irritating others
221. What kind of exam system did Periyar
oppose? 235. Name the leader who advised students
Ans: Rote-learning system not to involve in protests and agitations?
222. What should schools avoid according Ans: Periyar
to Periyar? 236. What was Periyar’s advice to students?
Ans: Conducting exam every year Ans: “Do not involve in issues related
223. What was Periyar’s advice to schools? to political affairs”
Ans: Preventing failed students from 237. Who advised students to stay away
being promoted from agitations of the movement?
224. What kind of educational system did Ans: Periyar
Periyar prefer? 238. A Tamil professor was being paid
Ans: Teachers getting questioned by very low salary by University of Madras.
the students Who protested against this and got the
225. What is essential according to Periyar, disparity removed?
for a community to achieve self-respect?? Ans: Thanthai Periyar
Ans: vocational training 239. Which was the first educational
226. What is the objective of education institution started by Periyar?
according to Periyar? Ans: Periyar Teacher Training school
Ans: Achieving rationalist outlook. in 1956.
227. According to Periyar what should 240. Where does Periyar chair for research
school children learn? exist?
Ans: To treat everyone in the world as Ans: Bharatidasan University
brothers and sisters
241. For the University in which city has
228. What should not be mixed with Govt. of Tamil Nadu given the name
knowledge according to Periyar? ‘Periyar University’?
Ans: Religious sentiments Ans: University in Salem
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242. Against the dropping of whom was 256. How did Periyar treat the man who tried
Periyar upset with Sarvakalasalai to stab him?
Committee? Ans: He helped him reach home safely
Ans: Swamy Vedachalanar and N.M.
257. When Periyar once went to a court to
Venkatasamy Nattar
attend a case a cadre brought a chair
243. When Rajaji introduced liquor ban what for him to sit. What did Periyar tell him?
was Periyar’s comment? Ans: Respect should be commanded
Ans: He called it ban on education - not demanded
244. Mention one of the great virtues of 258. Who said - “I shall never stealthily
Periyar? attack anyone”?
Ans: He never revealed favours done Ans: Periyar
by him to others
259. Who said - “Do everything without
245. What did Periyar strictly adhere to? worrying about success and failure?
Ans: Truthfulness Ans: Periyar
246. During the funeral rites of Rajaji 260. What did Periyar consider more
Periyar offered his wheel chair to the important than the beauty of an object?
President and sat on the floor. who was Ans: Its usefulness
the president?
Ans: V.V. Giri 261. K. Subramania Pillai known as M.L.
Pillai was a Tamil scholar and a legal
247. What was Periyar’s nature? expert. During his last stage when he
Ans: Facing every opposition with a was sick how did Periyar help him?
fighting spirit Ans: Sent Rs.50/- per month
248. What is nobility according to Periyar? 262. How did Peiyar describe himself?
Ans: Never troubling others Ans: “He called himself a destroyer”
249. What did Periyar dislike the most? 263. To renovate Periyar Thidal why did
Ans: Declining committed event visits Periyar bring 10 labourers in his van ?
and arriving late for events Ans: To avoid train fare expenses
250. What did Periyar hate in the matter of 264. Where did Periyar say “I don’t spread
food? my polices in my educational institutions
Ans: wasting food like others do”?
251. What was undesirable for Periyar? Ans: Trichy
Ans: Ostentation 265. Dravidian Journal wrote that someone
252. Something which Periyar never liked? has sent an apology letter. Periyar asked
Ans: Expecting help from others for unconditional pardon. Who was the
person concerned?
253. One of Periyar’s regular habits? Ans: Maraimalai Adigal
Ans: Diary writing
266. During his speech on 29.12.1938, at
254. Who used to say that we should the 14th South Indian Welfare rights
be humanists inspite of difference of Conference, how did Periyar describe
opinions? himself?
Ans: Periyar Ans: As a very very ordinary man
255. How did Periyar deal with people who 267. “I did nothing great except one thing”,
never agreed with his polices? said Periyar. What was it?
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268. During a meeting someone rose to ask 281. What was Periyar’s view about cooking
a question. When the cadres tried to in houses?
silence him what did Periyar say? Ans: men and women should share the
Ans: I have not come trusting you all, work and cook fast using necessary
I have come believing in myself. implements
269. How was Periyar’s speech generally? 282. Who was world’s first great philosopher
Ans: He spoke his mind quickly according to Periyar?
without mincing words Ans: Buddha
270. With whom did Periyar deal very 283. Whom did Periyar praise as “Dravidian
cautiously? Lenin”?
Ans: with flatterers Ans: T.M. Nair
271. Why did Periyar ignore people who 284. Who was hailed by Periyar as the
abused him? sculptor of communal rights?
Ans: He ignored even those who Ans: S. Muthiah Mudaliar
praised him 285. Whom did Periyar praise whole
272. Periyar said, “I would never ask anyone heartedly?
for this till my death” What did he mean? Ans: Bhagat Singh
Ans: votes 286. British Govt. appointed him in London
as the counsellor for Indian ministers.
273. Periyar’s first question while leaving
Periyar gladly bade him farewell. Who
after a public meeting?
was the celebrity?
Ans: How much did we get by sale of
Ans: Sir A.T. Panneer Selvam
our books?
287. On 22.9.1945 in the obituary in ‘Kudi
274. What kind of food did Periyar relish? Arasu’ about whom did Periyar mourn
Ans: Non-vegetarian food that his death was a great loss to the
275. Periyar’s favourite snack? downtrodden communities?
Ans: Sesame balls Ans: Rettaimalai Seenivasan
276. Periyar’s food habit? 288. Who considered presiding over
Ans: Two cups of coffee per day; only Periyar’s meeting itself a great boon in
one vegetable gravy; curd with sugar his life?
after food Ans: Dr. Ambedkar
277. Periyar’s advice related to food? 289. “Had he not been assassinated he
Ans: never waste healthy, nutritious would have accomplished by now many
food. revolutionary tasks” About whom did
Periyar say thus?
278. Which intake did Periyar want to be Ans: Gandhi
banned?
Ans: Consumption of coffee 290. Who suggested naming India as
“Gandhi Desam”?
279. What was sheer waste according to Ans: Periyar
Periyar?
291. According to Periyar whose picture
Ans: People having individual houses
deserved to be printed on the cover if the
and a kitchen in every house
history of Theatres is ever written?
280. Who said to Periyar - “It I had been Ans: N.S. Krishnan
present at Kanchipuram conference, I
292. Whom did Kamaraj hail as a ‘Pure
would have demanded 100% reservation
Tamilian’?
- not just 50%?
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293. In the editorial caption of 10.08.1962 303. When was the honorific title ‘Periyar’
‘Viduthalai’ whom did Periyar refer to by awarded to E.V. Ramasamy ?
the words “I welcome”? A n s : D u r i n g a Ta m i l w o m e n ’s
Ans: Dr. K. Veeramani conference on 12.11.1938
294. What honorific title did Periyar award 304. Who awarded Periyar with the title
Nadigar Thilagam Ganesan? “Vaikom Warrior”?
Ans: ‘Sivaji’ Ans: Thiru-Vi-Ka
295. Why did Peiyar honour MGR by 305. When Periyar donated Rs.1500 to
priniting his picture on the front page of ‘Navasakthi’ paper he asked the editor
‘Viduthalai’ in January 1965? to specify it as “Contribution through
Ans: Since MGR had announced to Periyar” who was the editor concerned?
donate Rupees one lakh for relief
Ans: Thiru-Vi-Ka
when Dhanushkodi was devastated
by cyclone. 306. Who advised the leaders of Justice
Party to obey and follow Periyar at all
296. Periyar’s 90th birthday was celebrated
at Idayatru mangalam. During the event times?
Periyar said - “Only two persons deserve Ans: Dr. Ambedkar
great praise” - Who were those two 307. During the 14th presidency conference
celebrities? who said, “I shall place my ‘garland at the
Ans: Kamaraj and Anna feet of Periyar”?
297. Which announcement did Periyar Ans: Sir A.T. Panneerselvam
consider a great achievement? 308. “The world would worship the secretion
Ans: The enactment of Self Respect of his brain” - who praised Periyar in such
marriage glorious terms?
298. Over which incident did Periyar scream Ans: Poet Bharatidasan
in delight - “My desire is fulfilled!
309. “He is like crops for farmers and milk
Ans: His mother’s death
for babies” - who eulogised Periyar thus?
299. Who was commended by Periyar as a Ans: Poet Bharatidasan
miracle and unparalleled administrator?
Ans: Kalaignar Karunanidhi 310. Who said “we keep a seat vacant for
Periyar for the post of the president?
300. “People are laying him on a bed of Ans: Arignar Anna
thorns and torturing him”, said Periyar?
Whom did he pity? 311. Who praised Periyar as one who is an
Ans: Chief Minister Kalaignar expert in war strategies in society?
Karunanidhi Ans: Arignar Anna
301. Periyar said, “I am at a loss of words to 312. Who hailed Periyar as “a turning point,
praise you. I am relieved greatly by the a legend, and an era?
worldly fame achieved by you” - whom Ans: Anna
did he commend?
313. Who commended Periyar’s meetings
Ans: Kalaignar - when he won the 1971
as an evening college and Periyar as the
State Assembly elections
first professor of Tamil Nadu?
302. “For 30 years she had been helping Ans: Anna
me carry on with my activities”. Whom
did Periyar praise thus? 314. Which chief minister declared - “I
Ans: Maniammaiar dedicate my entire cabinet to Periyar”?
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315. What does Anna’s article “That spring” the Union government
- express?
326. Which Mumbai paper hailed Periyar as
Ans: The love and affection Anna had
“the Karl Marx of South India?
for Periyar
Ans: BLITZ
316. “In my opinion no other social reformer
327. Which Prime Minister conveyed regret
ever achieved such a great success”
when he could not attend the inauguration
- who praised Periyar in such glorious
of Chennai Museum?
terms?
Ans: Charan Singh
Ans: Anna
328. Which Chinese professor said that the
317. Who advised people to see Periyar as
Tamils of Malaysia progressed to a large
a man of scientific temper who fought for
the self respect of our people? extent only due to Periyar’s efforts?
Ans: Anna Ans: Seeyeslee

318. To commemorate the 25 th year of 329. Which Parliamentarian said that great
India’s Independence prime minister Indian thinker Singaravelar and Periyar
Indira Gandhi gifted a copper plaque alone would be remembered by posterity?
to Periyar. Who offered it to him on her Ans: Prof. of History and senior M.P.
behalf? Hiren Mukherjee
Ans: Chief Minister Karunanidhi 330. Who wrote that Periyar’s vaikom
319. Who commended the way Periyar paid struggle had a great impact on Ambedkar?
homage to Thiru.Vi.Ka and bade a tearful Ans: Dhananjai kheer
farewell? 331. Who said that “Periyar never followed
Ans: A.S. Gnana Sambandam any set precedent. He voiced his own
320. “Only during imprisonments he chalks views at all times?
out plans to fight strategically” - who Ans: Walter Face
praised Periyar thus? 332. Who said that Periyar is an asset for all
Ans: Manavai R. Thirumalaisamy people and hence he must be protected
321. Who said - “Comrade Ramasamy is a and preserved by all?
shrewd old man; audacious and always Ans: Maniammaiar
invincible”? 333. Who said - “By penance under Bodhi
Ans: Manavai R. Thirumalaisamy tree we got Buddha. By disorder and
322. W h o s a i d - “ P e r i y a r a l w a y s atrocities in society we could get Periyar?
avoids personal vendetta, violence, Ans: Dr. K. Veeramani
lumpenisation’and anti social activities? 334. Periyar’s advice to Abdul Kalam?
Ans: Prof. N. Ramanathan Ans: Live to learn
323. “Your social services are laudable. I 335. To whom did Periyar send a telegram
invite you and your wife to my monastery. and caution - your resigning the post of
I look forward to meet you” - who invited C.M. on your own or by the act of trouble
Periyar thus? makers would be a severe blow to you as
Ans: Sankarachari of Sirungeri Mutt well as to Tamil Nadu?
324. Who praised Periyar as his “atheist Ans: To C.M. Kamaraj
guru”? 336. Periyar’s speech was the first to be
Ans: M.N. Roy taken down in shorthand and later typed
325. When UNESCO presented an award by the Police department. Which was
to Periyar who presided over the event? that speech?
Ans: Education Minister Trigunsen of Ans: Delivered in 1924 at
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337. Whom did Periyar tease and taunt 350. Name two scholars commended by
quite often? Periyar?
Ans: Poets and lawyers Ans: Thiruvalluvar, Avvaiyar
338. What was Periyar’s general advice to 351. Why did Periyar quite often quote from
women? Thirukkural?
Ans: To avoid jewellery craze and Ans: Since it contains Periyar’s views
gaudy clothes,cosmetics etc; 352. Who explained and delineated the glory
339. How did Periyar ridicule women who of Thirukkural to Periyar?
adorn themselves with jewels all over Ans: P.V. Manicka Naicker
their body? 353. According to Periyar which work in
Ans: He called them showcases of Tamil has done what Buddha did 2500
jewels year ago?
340. What was Periyar’s advice to married Ans: Thirukkural
couples? 354. As per Periyar’s views what should we
Ans: “Never spend more than what say if someone asks us what our religion
you earn. and principles are?
341. How did Periyar define a hunger strike? Ans: Valluvar religion and Kural
Ans: Obstinacy principle
342. What was Periyar ’s advice for 355. Periyar said - “I would praise him for
entertainment? rationalist views in his couplets but I
Ans: He asked people to visit would also condemn his unacceptable
exhibitions and factories views. “Whom does he refer to?
343. What did Periyar suggest as an Ans: Thiruvalluvar
alternative to coffee? 356. Name the poet who squeezed Periyar’s
Ans: Milk, butter milk thoughts in his poems?
344. According to Periyar which literary work Ans: Bharatidasan
is meant for the refinement of human 357. Which is the greatest of all services
society? according to Periyar?
Ans: Thirukkural Ans: Educating
345. During 1929 which book was sold
358. When did the revolutionary poet
vigorously for 8 anna by KudiArasu
Bharatidasan first meet Thanthai Periyar?
publications?
Ans: 1928
Ans: Thirukkural
346. When and where did Periyar organise 359. When did Periyar gift a gold medal to
Thirukkural conference? Bharatidasan?
Ans: In Chennai on 13.1.1949 and Ans: 1934 - when his play ‘Iranyan’
16.1.1949 was staged in Chennai
347. Periyar’s favourite kural? 360. It was resolved in a conference in
Ans: (Kudi seivarkillai.....) couplet Trichy to donate a sum to Revolutionary
No.1028 poet Bharatidasan. How much did
Periyar offer him?
348. The kural which Periyar condemned ? Ans: Rs.150/-
Ans: (bjŒt« bjhHh...) Couplet No.55
361. Which poet planned to compose a
349. According to Periyar to which work was work - “Periyar Kaviyam”but could not
Thirukkural in direct contrast? accomplish it?
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362. Who enjoyed the hospitality of Periyar passed away due to pressure of office
in his Erode home? work”. Whom did he mourn?
Ans: V.V. Saminatha Iyer Ans: Sir A.T. Panneerselvam
363. Name the writer who worked at the 375. Who said - “free asses are better than
Khadi center in Thiruchengode, which suffering horses in circus companies?
was inaugurated by Periyar? Ans: Periyar
Ans: Kalki
376. Which language is essential for our fast
364. On 10.02.1960 Periyar delivered a progress, according to Periyar?
lecture on Tamil and Tamil literature. Who Ans: English language
presided over that event?
Ans: Justice A.S.P. 377. How many times did Periyar undertake
North Indian tours?
365. What was the characteristic of Periyar’s Ans: 7 times
writings?
Ans: Long sentences 378. State the years of Periyar’s North
Indian tours?
366. What was given more importance by Ans: 1940/41/44/50/54/59/68
Periyar in his writings?
Ans: Content was given more 379. When did Ambedkar, Mohd. Ali Jinnah,
importance than sentence structure M.R.Jayakar meet Periyar?
Ans: In Jan 1940 at Bombay
367. According to Periyar, how can the
greatness of a language, the culture and 380. In 1941, Periyar delivered a speech in
knowledge of the people who speak it, Lucknow University in the presence of
be judged? its vice-chancellor. What was the topic?
Ans: By the views and thoughts Ans: Novel thoughts
expressed through that language 381. When did Periyar visit Buddha Gaya?
368. What is the great hurdle for us according Ans: 1941
to Periyar? 382. On 26.10.1941 Periyar delivered a
Ans: Our literature, ancestors, and the speech in Haridwar at a cultural Academy.
path laid by them. What was the topic?
369. Why did Periyar oppose ancient Ans: Western countries and Asian
literature, epics etc? countries
Ans: They have made our people
383. In 1944, Periyar delivered a lecture in
superstitious
Calcutta at a conference. Who translated
370. What proves that Periyar was a linguist? his speech into English ?
Ans: His reforms in Tamil letters Ans: S. Muthiah Mudaliar
371. Name the chief minister who formed 384. In 1959 which party invited Periyar to
a committee in 1948 itself to implement spread his anti-caste system in North
Periyar’s Tamil letters reformation? India?
Ans: Omandur Ramasamy Reddiar Ans: All India Republican party
372. Who enacted Periyar’s Tamil letter 385. In 1959, in which North Indian University
reform and gave it legal sanction? did Periyar deliver a speech?
Ans: C.M. of Tamil Nadu - M.G. Ans: Lucknow University
Ramachandran
386. Which famous place did Periyar visit
373. Mourning whose death did Periyar write in Amritsar?
an elegiac essay? Ans: The Golden temple
Ans: Sir A.T. Panneerselvam 387. Periyar’s first foreign tour?
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388. In 1929 when Periyar visited Malaysia, Park in London. Who presided over the
where did he board the ship and where event?
did he arrive? Ans: Saklatwala
Ans: Boarded in Nagapattinam; 402. How did his world tours help Periyar?
arrived at Penang Ans: He was able to make sure if he
389. The period of Periyar’s foreign tours? was moving in the right direction in
Ans: Covering 335 days from his missions
13.12.1931 to 11.11.1932. 403. During Periyar’s foreign tours who took
390. Which class did Periyar sail in during care of his self respect movement?
Ans: Nagammaiar and E.V.Krishnasamy
his tour of Europe?
Ans: Fourth class in the ship 404. Name the title of the book containing
Periyar’s speeches in ceylon?
391. Who accompanied Periyar during his Ans: ‘Ilangai Upanyasam’
European tour?
Ans: S. Ramanathan and Erode Ramu. 405. The number of days Periyar stayed in
ceylon and the number of events there?
392. When did Periyar tour around Russia? Ans: 18 events in 21 days - from
Ans: 19.4.1932 to 17.5.1932 17.10.1932 to 06.11.1932
393. During his tour of Russia who was the 406. During which year did Periyar deliver a
leader introduced to Periyar on May Day speech presided over by S.W. Pandara
in 1932? Nayaka in ceylon?
Ans: Stalin Ans: 1932
394. To whom was Periyar introduced as an 407. In 1931 ‘KudiArasu’ published a book
Atheist leader from India? ‘Lenin and Religion’ Who found in Lenin
Ans: To the soviet leader Stalin Library (Russia) a copy of that book?
Ans: K.T.K. Thangamani
395. Where did Periyar stay for a long period
during his foreign tours? 408. In 1954 which country did Periyar visit
Ans: Russia to attend the world Buddhist conference?
Ans: Burma
396. For the citizenship of which country did
Periyar apply for? 409. In 1954, Buddhist Religious conference
Ans: Soviet Union Govt was held in Burma. Which Indian leader
joined Periyar during this event?
397. Which country offered Periyar honorary Ans: Ambedkar
citizenship during his visit?
Ans: Russia 410. In 1954, when Periyar visited Burma,
on whose grave did he place a wreath?
398. What is democracy according to Ans: On Ongsan’s grave
Periyar?
411. Name the ship by which Periyar sailed
Ans: Disappointment
to attend Buddhist conference?
399. Which labour union leader did Periyar Ans: Jalgopal
meet in England? 412. Which event did Periyar attend in
Ans: Saklatwala Burma upon the invitation of Islamists?
400. How many people gathered on Ans: The birth anniversary of prophet
20.06.1932 when Periyar spoke at Max Mohammed
borough lake park in England ? 413. In which country did Periyar travel by
Ans: Nearly 50000 flight?
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414. What was the object of Periyar stolen 428. Mention the date of the first and last
by some one in Rangoon (Burma)? issue of ‘KudiArasu’?
Ans: Periyar’s wrist watch Ans: 02.05.1925 and 05.11.1949
415. What was Periyar’s advice to the Tamils 429. When there were attempts to ruin
in Burma? ‘KudiArasu’ which paper did Periyar start
Ans: To live in harmony with the on 26.11.1933?
natives. Ans: ‘Puratchi’
416. What was Periyar’s advice to the Tamils 430. When was the first issue of ‘Puratchi
living in foreign countries? released?
Ans: To treat those countries as their Ans: On 26.11.1933
native and live harmoniously 431. When ‘puratchi’ paper was banned,
417. To which country did Periyar go after which paper did Periyar start?
the Buddhist conference in Burma? Ans: Pagutharivu’
Ans: Malaysia 432. When was the first issue of ‘Pagutharivu’
418. Which association office did Periyar released?
inaugurate in Kualalumpur, using a Ans: 26.08.1934
golden key? 433. Why was Periyar’s ‘Puratchi’ paper
Ans: Medical Association office banned?
Ans: Arrogance of the people at the
419. When did Periyar undertake his third
top
visit to ceylon?
Ans: 9 days from 8.6.1937 to 15.6.1937 434. Who said that the first paper that he
reads every day is ‘Viduthalai’?
420. In 1937 from where did Periyar leave Ans: Kalaignar Karunanidhi
for ceylon?
Ans: From Dhanushkodi 435. When was the first issue of ‘Viduthalai’
released?
421. Name Periyar’s friend of Thiruvarur Ans: On 01.06.1935
who published ‘Tamil Murasu’ paper in
Singapore? 436. ‘Viduthalai’ was started in 1935 by the
Ans: G. Sarangapani Justice Party. When was it taken over
by Periyar?
422. Name two foreign authors whose Ans: 1937
books were translated and published by
Periyar? 437. Which was the last Tamil magazine
Ans: Bernard shaw and Ingersol started by Periyar? When and where was
it published?
423. Is it true that Periyar visited Russia Ans: ‘Unmai’ - started in Trichy on
without passport? 14.01.1970
Ans: White lie
438. Which English weekly did Periyar start
424. Periyar’s passport number? in 1928?
Ans: 9116 Ans: ‘Revolt’
425. During which year did Periyar decide 439. When was the first issue of Periyar’s
to start publishing a paper? ‘Revolt’ released?
Ans: 1922 Ans: 07.11.1928
426. When was the name ‘KudiArasu’ 440. Which English Journal did Periyar start
registered by the Government? in 1945?
Ans: 19.1.1923 Ans: ‘Justicide’
427. When was the first edition of Periyar’s 441. Which English monthly did Periyar start
‘KudiArasu’ released? in 1971?
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442. When was the first issue of Periyar’s 454. What picture was regularly printed on
‘The Modern Rationalist’ released? the first page of ‘KudiArasu’beside the
Ans: On 09.01.1971 headline?
443. Which party was Periyar in when he Ans: Spinning Wheel
started ‘KudiArasu’? 455. Since 02.05.1925 a spinning wheel
Ans: He was in Congress used to be printed beside the editorial in
444. Who inaugurated the office of ‘Kudi ‘KudiArasu’. When was it removed?
Arasu’? Ans: on 16.2.1930
Ans: Gnaniyar Adigal of
Thirupadiripuliyur 456. The Kural which found place on the
cover of ‘KudiArasu’?
445. What were the objectives of ‘KudiArasu’ Ans: ‘Kural’ (couplet) No.972 which
when it was started on 02.05.1925? begins with the word ‘Pirappokkum....’
Ans: People of every class must
progress; self respect; equality and 457. In 1925 which line from a poem of
universal brotherhood should thrive Bharathiar was printed in ‘KudiArasu’?
among people. Ans: “Ellorum ore kulam ellorum ore
446. When was the maiden issue of ‘Revolt’ inam”
released? Who inaugurated? Who 458. Since when did ‘KudiArasu’ print
released? Periyar ’sname as E.V. Ramasamy
Ans: On 06.11.1928 Kovai Ratna removing the caste suffix “Naicker”?
Sabhapathi Inaugurated and W.P.A. Ans: Since 25.12.1927
Soundara Pandian released
459. For whom was ‘KudiArasu’ sold at half
447. When ‘KudiArasu’ was started in 1925,
the price for the first two years?
who joined Periyar and worked as joint
editor for 10 months? Ans: For women and downtrodden
Ans: V.M. Thangaperumal people
448. On which day of the week ‘KudiArasu’ 460. When was Tamil numerical system
used to be published? adopted in the pages of ‘KudiArasu’?
Ans: Sunday Ans: Since 1929
449. In which press was ‘Kudi Arasu’ 461. Karl Marx and Engels had jointly written
printed? “communist manifesto”. Who translated
Ans: At ‘Unmai Vilakka Pathipagam in it first and published in Tamil? When was
Erode it done?
Ans: Periyar published on 11.10.1931
450. During June 1965 who were the two in his ‘KudiArasu’
sub-editors of Ananda Vikatan who
interviewed Periyar? 462. When and for which magazine did
Ans: Savi and Manian Periyar write an editorial under the
caption - “Why should this government
451. What was the price of KudiArasu? quit”?
Ans: One Ana (6 paise) Ans: In ‘KudiArasu’ on 29.10.1933
452. On the front page of which paper did 463. Since when did ‘KudiArasu’ adopt the
Periyar print the picture of Bharat Mata? reformed Tamil letters?
Ans: ‘Kudi Arasu’ Ans: Since 13.01.1935
453. From 18.4.1926 to 25.12.1927 on the 464. When was Periyar’s speech about
top of the first page of ‘Kudi Arasu’ what Test tube Babies first published in
slogan was regularly printed? ‘KudiArasu’?
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465. In a conference in Needamangalam, a weekly magazine. Whom did Periyar
many comrades were tonsured for mean?
attending a feast. Which papers and Ans: Dr.K. Veeramani
magazines wrote condemning it?
Ans: ‘KudiArasu’ and ‘Viduthalai’ 478. How much did Periyar donate for the
paper ‘Dravida Nadu’??
466. Why was the publication of ‘KudiArasu’ Ans: Rs.100/-
stopped for 2 years - 1941 and 1942?
Ans: The Second World War 479. Periyar ordered not to forcibly offer
‘KudiArasu’ to the subscribers of another
467. The number of poems published in
paper. Name it.
‘KudiArasu’?
Ans: 400 Ans: ‘Dravida Nadu’

468. The period when the publication of 480. According to Periyar - “Two journals
‘KudiArasu’ was stopped? are like twins in helping Self Respect
Ans: 29.12.1940 to 16.10.1943 Movement”. Name those two journals?
Ans: ‘KudiArasu’ and ‘Dravida Nadu’
469. What was the colour of the cover of
‘KudiArasu’ which contained revolutionary 481. When ‘KudiArasu’ was stopped, which
thoughts? paper served as an alternative according
Ans: Green to Periyar?
Ans: ‘Dravida Nadu’
470. According to Kalaignar Karunanidhi
what was his salary when he worked for 482. When was Periyar’s essay ‘The world
Periyar in ‘KudiArasu’? to come’ published?
Ans: Rs.40 Ans: 21.03.1943 to 28.03.1943 in
471. Periyar said - ‘This paper is meant for Dravida Nadu
leading people not to please them’ which 483. According to Periyar who can revamp,
paper did he mean? reform and revitalise a country?
Ans: ‘Viduthalai’ Ans: Journalists
472. According to Periyar which paper made
484. Name the papers which supported
him strong in all respects?
Periyar in Cheranmadevi gurukulam
Ans: ‘Viduthalai’
issue?
473. Who rendered financial help generously Ans: ‘Kumaran’ ‘Tamil Nadu’ and
for ‘Viduthalai’publication? ‘Navasakthi’
Ans: R.K.Shanmugam
485. Periyar published an obituary for
474. How long did Arignar Anna work as the an eminent leader in the first issue of
managing editor of ‘Viduthalai’? ‘KudiArasu’, Praising his virtues. Name
Ans: 1939 to 21.12.1941 the celebrity?
475. Which paper was offered for war Ans: The president of Justice Party
propaganda from 12.9.1943 to Sir P.T. Theyagarayar
30.09.1945? 486. In the first ‘KudiArasu’ issue of
Ans: ‘Viduthalai’ 02.05.1925, who wrote a sub editorial
476. Since when is ‘Viduthalai’ being c o n d o l i n g t h e d e a t h o f S i r. P. T.
published as Periyar’s birth anniversary Theyagaraya Chettiar?
special edition? Ans: V.M. Thangaperumal Pillai
Ans: 1960 487. Periyar’s popular pseudonym (Pen
name)?
477. “Had he not accepted the responsibility
Ans: Chithira Puthiran
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488. When the publicaiton of ‘Dravidan’ 500. When was ‘Rationalist Books publishing
was entrusted to Periyar what was the Forum established?
condition laid by him? Ans: 1933
Ans: That he should be allowed to take
501. When did Periyar announce that the
independent decision in every matter.
book ‘The world to come’ would shortly
489. During which year was Periyar the be published?
editor of ‘Dravidan’ Daily for a short Ans: on 21.10.1942 during the wedding
period? of Arunachalam - Karuppayee Ammal
Ans: 1927 in Thanjavur
490. Who were the editors of ‘Revolt’? 502. Name the book which contains Periyar’s
Ans: Thanthai Periyar and inaugural address delivered during 2501st
S.Ramanathan Birth anniversary of Buddha?
491. Who said that ‘Viduthalai’ is the signpost Ans: Buddist Principles
for a Tamilian’s abode? 503. Name the book Periyar wrote about
Ans: Kundrakudi Adigalar women’s rights?
492. When and in which paper did Periyar Ans: “Why were women Enslaved?
first introduce reformed Tamil letters? 504. Give the title of the book which is the
Ans: on 06.01.1935 in ‘Pagutharivu’ speech delivered by Periyar at a college
493. Name the book which is the last lecture in Salem?
of Periyar? Ans: ‘Thathuva Vilakkam’
Ans: Marana Sasanam 505. What was the research work book of
494. Which paper was condemned by Periyar related to Astrology?
Periyar for writing against the Divorce Ans: ‘Research in Astrology’
law? 506. When was Periyar ’s book about
Ans: Justice “Characters of Ramayan” published?
495. What was the caption of the essay Ans: 1945
Periyar wrote for the Pongal special issue 507. When was Periyar’s book “Notes on
of ‘Prasanta Vikatan’?
Ramayan” published?
Ans: ‘Today’s Problems’
Ans: 1964
496. Who said that ‘KudiArasu’ in Green
508. Name the book which comprises
cover is my Teacher?
Periyar’s explanations for the concept of
Ans: N.S. Krishnan
God, religion, soul etc.,?
497. Why did Periyar scream at the editor of Ans: ‘Materialism’ or ‘Prakritivadam’
‘Swadesamithran’ - “shut up”!?
509. Who published the book “Achievement
Ans: Since it had written against Babu
of Kamaraj Government”?
Jagajeevan Ram
Ans: Periyar
498. On 08.01.1953 in Erode Periyar
inaugurated a paper published by P. 510. Periyar’s statement which he read
Shanmuga Velayutham. Name the during contempt of court case has been
paper? published in the form of a book - Name it.
Ans: ‘The Road to Erode’ Ans: “Who spoiled Justice”?

499. When was ‘KudiArasu’ publications 511. Who is the author of the book - “Periyar
founded ? and Ambedkar”?
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512. Name the books of Ingersol translated Ans: He felled 500 palm trees owned
and published by Periyar? by him.
Ans: ‘What is Religion?’, ‘The Freedom 522. When did Periyar court arrest in Erode,
of Man, Woman and Child protesting against toddy shops?
513. The strategy of Periyar to encourage Ans: Nov.1921
agitating comrades? 523. W h a t c a u s e d P e r i y a r ’ s fi r s t
Ans: Travelling by trains and meeting imprisonment?
them at railway stations. Ans: Agitation against toddy shops
514. How did Periyar judge a person? 524. Where was Periyar imprisoned when
Ans: Observing how he behaves in he was arrested for toddy - shops protest?
simple matters was his yard stick of Ans: Kovai prison
Measurement
525. Name two women who dared to court
515. When Periyar was elected as the arrest for leading the agitators for toddy
president of Tamil Nadu congress shop protest in Erode?
committee who stood up within an Ans: EVR Nagammaiar and Periyar’s
hour and passed a “No confidence” sister Kannammal
resolution??
526. Who said - “I can’t stop toddy shop
Ans: V.V.S. Iyer
protest. Only two women in Erode can
516. According to Periyar when should do it?”
labourers use strike as a weapon? Ans: Gandhi
Ans: As the last resort
527. Gandhi said that toddy shop protest
517. How did Periyar project himself? can be stopped only by two women
Ans: As a “demolition man” in Erode. Which paper published this
news?
518. Who said - “Secretive activities would
Ans: ‘The Hindu’ on 19.01.1922
defeat our purpose; use of force would
only lead to our failure”? 528. The year of Vaikom Agitation?
Ans: Periyar Ans: 1924-1925

519. Who said - “People should follow us - 529. What led to the Vaikom Agitation?
we should not run after people? Ans: The denial of right to the low
Ans: Periyar caste people to tread on the four
streets around the main temple
520. The yardstick used by Periyar to view
the society? 530. What was written on the board kept
Ans: Rationalism and humanism at a distance of 100 yards from Vaikom
Mahadevar Temple?
521. How did Periyar support the “toddy-
Ans: Entry prohibited for the
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531. Who sent letters to Periyar from prison 543. How many days did Periyar spend in
requesting him to come to vaikom and Thiruvangur Central prison?
invigorate the agitation? Ans: 43 days
Ans: Barrister George Joseph and
544. When Periyar made vaikom agitation
Kesava Menon
vigorous, what step did the Govt. take
532. Periyar agitated in Vaikom. Where is to curb it?
Vaikom situated? Ans: An ordinance was announced to
Ans: Kerala banish him from Thiruvangur
533. When Periyar left for vaikom agitation 545. When Periyar was arrested during
to whom did he entrust the congress vaikom agitation who accepted the
president post? leadership and invigorated comrades?
Ans: To Rajagopalachari Ans: Nagammaiar and Kannammal
534. Why did Periyar receive State honour 546. What assurance did the queen want
when he arrived at vaikom for the from Gandhi during Vaikom agitation?
agitation? Ans: An assurance that Periyar would
Ans: Since the king of Trivandrum had not demand temple entry rights for the
stayed as guest in Periyar’s house untouchables.
535. How many times did Periyar go to 547. During vaikom agitation where did
vaikom for the agitation? How many days
Gandhi meet Periyar inorder to discuss
did he spend there?
the issue?
Ans: Visited 7 times; spent 140 days
Ans: Kottaram
in vaikom
548. What proves that Periyar was present
536. When did Periyar join Vaikom agitation?
when Gandhi and Narayanaguru met
Ans: 14.04.1924
during vaikom agitation?
537. When did Periyar accept the leadership A n s : P o l i c e C o m m i s s i o n e r ’s
at the head quarters of Vaikom Agitation ? Statement
Ans: on 17.4.1924
549. Why was Periyar seriously involved in
538. How many times was Periyar arrested Vaikom agitation?
during Vaikom Agitation? Ans: Since it was the best opportunity
Ans: Twice to eradicate untouchability
539. During Vaikom agitation how many 550. Who said that prisons must have only
days did Periyar spend in prison? one class for all?
Ans: 74 days Ans: Periyar
540. When Periyar was arrested first during 551. When was Periyar imprisoned for his
Vaikom agitation, which prison was he hate speech against Govt. during his
sent to? Khadi Propaganda in Chennai?
Ans: Arivukkuththi prison
Ans: on 11.09.1924
541. How many days did Periyar spend
in Arivukkuththi prison during vaikom 552. In 1924 why was Periyar charged
agitation? with treason, libel and provocation of
Ans: 30 days contempt and arrested? What was the
542. Which prison was Periyar sent to when hidden reason?
he courted arrest for the second time? Ans: To prevent him from participating
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553. Who said that Periyar worked hard 564. Which article was added in the
in prisons, harder than an ordinary Constitution following Periyar’s struggle
prisoner? for the first amendment?
Ans: K.P. Kesava Menon Ans: 15(4)
554. Who said that he watched personally 565. Under what circumstance did Periyar
Periyar leading the comrades and stress amendment to Constitution for
agitating vigorously in Vaikom ? communal rights?
Ans: Kamaraj Ans: Since the High Court and
the Supreme Court had refused
555. In which congress conference was
reservation in colleges of vocational
resolution passed hailing Periyar’s victory
courses.
in Vaikom struggle?
Ans: Kanchipuram Congress 566. W h y w a s P e r i y a r h a p p y w h e n
Conference in 1925 Rajagopalachari became the chief
minister?
556. When was Periyar felicitated for his
Ans: He believed that his rule would
victory in vaikom agitation?
be satisfactory in all respects
Ans: ON 29.11.1925
567. For how many days was Periyar in
557. The year of Gurukulam Agitation?
prison during the anti-Hindi agitation in
Ans: 1924-1925
1938?
558. Why did Periyar agitate against Ans: 167 days
Cheranmadevi Gurukulam scheme?
568. During which case in the court did
Ans: Since it ignited caste
Periyar ask the Justice to settle the case
discriminations
at the earliest by awarding him maximum
559. What did Periyar do to abolish severe sentence?
Gurukulam? Ans: In 1938 when he was arrested for
Ans: He stopped the financial anti-Hindi agitation
assistance of the Tamils.
569. Periyar’s Ford car was seized and
560. Who said that congress would not auctioned to collect penalty from Periyar
offer financial aid to Cheranmadevi for anti-Hindi agitation. What was the
Gurukulam as there was caste prejudice amount earned by the auction?
and discrimination in it? Ans: 181
Ans: Periyar
570. What sentence was awarded to Periyar
561. Who was instrumental behind the first in 1938 during language agitation?
amendment to Indian Constitution? Ans: Imprisonment for 2 years and a
Ans: Periyar penalty of Rs.1000
562. Who said in the parliament that the 571. A group of 100 cadres marched from
agitations in Madras presidency caused Trichy to Madras during the language
the first amendment to the Constitution? agitation. What name did Periyar give
Ans: the first Prime Minister of India the group?
- Jawaharlal Nehru Ans: The Tamils’ Army
563. Upon Periyar’s request when was the 572. Who participated in Periyar’s language
first amendment made in our Constitution? war and died in Prison?
Ans: on 02.06.1951 Ans: Thalamuthu and Natarajan
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573. On 01.08.1952 when Hindi letters were 582. When did the army of cadres fighting
erased on Railway station boards all over for caste cradication reach Madras from
Tamil Nadu, where did Periyar agitate? Thanjavur?
Ans: In Trichy Ans: on 20.06.1957

574. On 01.08.1953 where did Periyar 583. When did the army of cadres depart
from Thanjavur to protest in Madras
and his followers erase Hindi letters on
against the evil of castes?
Railway boards?
Ans: on 30.07.1957
Ans: Chennai
584. For how many days did Periyar conduct
575. On 08.08.1954, where did Periyar and an agitation in front of Murali cafe on
his cadres erase Hindi letters on Railway pycrofts Road in Triplicane?
boards? Ans: 210
Ans: Thanjavur
585. What was Periyar’s opinion about
576. Periyar had announced that he would labour strike ?
agitate on 01.08.1955 against Hindi Ans: He believed it is an anti-social
letters on boards. What was the outcome? activity
Ans: For the first time Tamil letters
586. Where was Periyar arrested for violating
were painted on the railway boards the prohibition and speaking against the
577. “Why should today’s government Railways and the government?
Quit”?” was an essay by Periyar for Ans: At Trichy, on August 5, 1928
which he was arrested. Who was the 587. Who fought for the appointment of
‘KudiArasu’ publisher arrested along people of all castes as temple priests?
with him? Ans: Periyar
Ans: His sister S.R. Kannammal
588. Who was the founder of ‘Naam
578. Why did the Government file a suit Tamizhar’ movement who accepted
against Periyar in 1934 under section 124 Periyar’s principles and fought along
of Indian Penal Code? with him ?
Ans: Propaganda of socialism and Ans: C.P. Adithanar
Sedition. 589. According to Periyar which place
579. Which scheme did Periyar oppose always made him happy?
so that everyone would get full time Ans: Prison
education? 590. Where was Periyar when the State
Ans: Hereditary Education Scheme conference of Justice party was held in
December 1928?
580. Periyar formed a group to agitate
Ans: In Bellari Prison
against Hereditary Education Scheme.
When and where did this group leave 591. The number of imprisonments suffered
for protest? by Periyar?
Ans: on 29.03.1954 the group departed Ans: 19
from Nagapatinam 592. T h e t o t a l p e r i o d o f P e r i y a r ’ s
581. The number of black shirt cadres who imprisonment?
Ans: 30 months
marched from Thanjavur to Madras
inorder to protest against the evil of 593. What did Periyar’s book ‘Marana
castes? Sasanam’ contain?
Ans: 22 cadres led by Needamangalam Ans: His last speech in T.Nagar -
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594. When was Periyar the secretary of 606. Which word in Tamil has no parallel
congress party? according to Periyar?
Ans: 1925 Ans: Self-Respect
595. When was Periyar the president of 607. According to Periyar what should be
Tamilnadu congress party? more precious than life for every man?
Ans: 1922 and 1924 Ans: Self Respect
596. The number of Periyar’s agitations? 608. What is the basic premise of Self
Ans: 15 Respect principle according to Periyar?
597. What was great about Periyar ’s Ans: The belief that all human beings
agitation? are equal by birth.
Ans: Public property were never 609. What is the chief principle of Periyar’s
damaged ; common people were never
self respect movement?
harassed ; there was no violence
Ans: Equal rights for women on par
598. In 1933 when Periyar was in a prison with men
in Coimbatore, who was in the adjacent
610. Which is the noblest of all human
cell?
Ans: Rajagopalachari virtues according to Periyar?
Ans: Self Respect
599. When Periyar was in a prison, Anna
was in the adjacent cell. When and 611. What does Self Respect principally
Where? stress?
Ans: 1950-Trichy Ans: For a man his honour is more
important than his life.
600. Who said about himself thus!”I
was never a partyman. I was always 612. What was self respect movement very
policyman”? particular about?
Ans: Periyar Ans: Community wise representation
601. “As a true social reformer Periyar was 613. What does Self Respect Movement
steadfast and stubborn in his principles. teach us?
He never compromised with anyone” - A n s : To a v o i d s u p e r s t i t i o n s .
Who said thus? meaningless customs and blind
Ans: Sami Chidambaranar beliefs
602. What was the crux of Periyar ’s 614. What makes a man really perfect,
principles? according to Periyar?
Ans: Love for mankind Ans: Rationalism
603. Periyar had love for mankind. What 615. What was Periyar’s basis for planning
did he hate? and framing policies?
Ans: God, religion, ancient scripts, Ans: Rationalism
patriotism, caste system and literature.
616. How long did Periyar stay in Germany?
604. What was greater than love for one’s
Ans: 18.05.1932 to 14.06.1932
country according to Periyar?
Ans: Worldly humanism 617. What had Periyar determined to
achieve?
605. Where did Periyar deliver a speech
highlighting his principles as a humanist? Ans: To change the society as one
Ans: on 05.01.1953 at Laxmipuram with absolute honour and totally
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618. What was Periyar’s advice to the 628. Who wrote once that ‘Viduthalai’ and
cadres during census? Periyar are my intimate rivals?
Ans: To register themselves as Ans: Rajagopalachari
atheists
629. Where was the first Self-Respect
619. What is more important than economic marriage held?
outlook according to Periyar? Ans: At Sukkilanatham
Ans: Eradication of Social degradation
630. Whose self respect marriage was
620. What was the mission of Periyar? declared illegal by Madras High Court?
Ans: To establish an egalitarian Ans: On 15.04.1934, the wedding
society of Rama - Azha- Chidambaram and
621. In which conference was it resolved to Rangammal, conducted by Periyar
renounce caste denoting titles and suffix? 631. When did Anna ratify self respect
Ans: During the first State Self Respect marriages and enact it as a law?
Conference held in Chinglepet Ans: on 27.11.1967
622. Where did Periyar say in his lecture 632. What were Tamil and Dravidam,
that people who marginalise low caste according to Periyar?
people were the enemies of Dravidian Ans: Tamil was a language and
Movement? Dravidam was a Race
Ans: At Thirumangalam
633. When did Periyar raise a demand that
623. What was Periyar ’s comment on
Tamil Nadu should be only of Tamils?
separate wells dug exclusively for
Ans: on 11.09.1935
AdiDravidians?
Ans: Atrocious 634. When did Periyar raise a demand that
Dravida Nation should be a Nation only
624. In 1926 ‘KudiArasu’ Periyar wrote that
of Dravidians?
the low caste people should be allowed
Ans: On 17.12.1939
to enter a particular temple. Which was
the temple concerned? 635. Who enacted Self Respect marriages
Ans: Suseendram Temple introduced by Periyar?
625. During which year did Periyar write in Ans: Anna
the editorial that the low caste people 636. When were orders released ratifying
should have the right to enter Suseendram communal rights?
temple? Ans: In 1921, 1922 and 1924
Ans: 1926
637. When was communitywise rights
626. Which word should no longer exist legally implemented?
in history, in pictures and even in a Ans: On 13.09.1928
dictionary - according to Periyar?
Ans: ‘Sudra’ 638. Why did Periyar quit congress?
Ans: Since congress refused to ratify
627. Commenting on Periyar ’s rigid communitywise rights
principles who said to him - “Justice
Partymen are hundred times better than 639. During which conference was Periyar’s
you?” exit from congress decided?
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640. What were the two vital points in Erode 652. What did Periyar’s essay under the
employment scheme? caption “Andhanar Pettai” stress?
Ans: Implementing communitywise Ans: Co-operative work
representation and legally abolishing 653. For the memorial of language warriors
untouchability as well as superstitions. Thalamuthu and Natarajan when did
Periyar lay the foundation?
641. Periyar who ignored worship of gods Ans: on 05.05.1910
considered something else essential.
654. What is “Periyarism”?
What was it? Ans: Values of a lovable life.
Ans: Rationalism
655. Why did Periyar agree to unveil portraits
642. Who prevented the slaughter of of eminent people?
buffaloes in Karaikal? Ans: He considered it a tool for
Ans: Periyar propaganda

643. Which article in the Constitution 656. Who was stubborn in refusing to
contest elections and to accept posts in
stresses various policies of Periyar? Government?
Ans: Article 51(A) Ans: Periyar
644. Name the conference held by Periyar in 657. What made most people unscrupulous
1938 beside Kanchipuram Iyengar Tank? and rogues according to Periyar?
Ans: Soul abolition conference Ans: Craze for posts

645. Specify a name Periyar gave a child? 658. In 1942 when the Queen of Travancore
donated Rupees one lakh to Annamalai
Ans: Thiruvidam University, Why did Periyar oppose it?
646. Who gave the name Siddharth to a Ans: Since she gave it for development
child? of sanskrit
Ans: Periyar 659. Where did Periyar say that socialism
was also one of his principles?
647. What was a strange name given by Ans: In 1932 at the District Self
Periyar to a child? Respect conference held in Madurai
Ans: Russia 660. When did Periyar release statement
648. In 1928 why did Periyar ask all the advising May Day celebration?
parents to name their child “Muthiah”? Ans: 1931
Ans: To honour minister Muthiah 661. Who said that the world would
Mudaliar who enacted communal become peaceful and prosperous only
rights and passed an order. by socialism?
Ans: Periyar
649. What name did Periyar suggest for all 662. In 1935 why did periyar compromise
male children born in 1928? and patch up with the British rulers?
Ans: Muthiah Ans: To avoid animosity and mutual
recriminations.
650. Periyar advised parents to name all
new born male children - “Anna”. Why? 663. What should be done for the economic
Ans: Anna was an able statesman and growth of country according to Periyar?
Ans: Varnasrama system to be
a scholar abolished.
651. Once when Periyar attended a house 664. According to Periyar what do agitations
warming function what name did he give and protests depend upon?
the house? Ans: The nature of the Government’s
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665. W h a t k i n d o f s h i r t d i d P e r i y a r 677. How does Periyar explain rationalism?
advise people to wear to indicate their Ans: To accept changes in life and
degradation? adapt ourselves to the present
Ans: Shirts-black in colour environment.
666. How old was Periyar when he said that 678. What are the obstacles for rationalism,
there was still much more to be done by according to Periyar?
him? Ans: God, religion and ancient codes
Ans: He was 91 of conduct
667. What was given top priority by Periyar? 679. How does Periyar view nationalism and
Ans: Common rights language affinity?
668. What is essential for people in public Ans: Lack of rationalism
service according to Periyar? 680. How does Periyar explain superstition?
Ans: Selflessness and integrity Ans: Accepting every thing without
669. What was Periyar’s advice to social reasoning
workers? 681. Democracy according to Periyar?
Ans: They should not try to make it a Ans: A deception
profession. They must not crave for
posts. 682. Who said - “ Democracy means head
count - not discovering the stuff in the
670. Who is unfit for public service according head?
to Periyar? Ans: Periyar
Ans: One who wishes to get praise
from public. 683. What is astrology according to Periyar?
Ans: Fraud
671. When would the evil called ‘bribery’ end
according to Periyar? 684. “If we share everything with others,
Ans: When an egalitarian society gets there would be no need of God or his
established. favours” - Who said it?
Ans: Periyar
672. What prevents equality according to
Periyar? 685. Why did Periyar say that religious views
Ans: Caste system would not suit all times ?
Ans: Since views change with the
673. What in Periyar’s view, is the way for
passing of time.
happiness of mankind?
Ans: Co-operation and Universal 686. What is ‘Prayer’ according to Periyar?
brotherhood. Ans: Man’s greed
674. Who can build a better tomorrow, 687. Which is very difficult to eradicate
according to Periyar ? according to Periyar?
Ans: Those who are not deterred by Ans: Enslavement of women
gullible and Self centred people.
688. When would women be free?
675. What is predicting who would succeed Ans: when they have economic
whom? independence by earning.
Ans: sheer madness 689. Who advised women to dress like
676. Which is the pulse and life line of a man men and to give male names to female
according to Periyar? babies?
Ans: His rationalism and common Ans: Periyar
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690. Why did Periyar support family scheme of Dr. Abdul Kalam was similar?
planning? Ans: PURA (Providing Urban amenities
Ans: For the freedom of women and in Rural Areas)
for becoming self-reliant
702. Who suggested to the Government to
691. Which conference resolved that women levy tax on beedis?
should be appointed in police force and Ans: Periyar
also in Army?
703. “Cottage industries are a waste of man
Ans: Viruthunagar conference
power, material and energy” - who said it?
692. How much did Periyar announce as Ans: Periyar
reward if women change hair style like
704. Which is the best way to achieve
that of men?
success as per Periyar’s belief?
Ans: 500/-
Ans: The path of love
693. Which is the best way to help labourers
705. Who said that we can’t achieve anything
progress in life, according to Periyar?
by force and compulsion?
Ans: Share in profit
Ans: Periyar
694. What is more cruel than a murder,
706. What did Periyar say about people who
according to Periyar?
attacked the class of Gandhi’s assassin?
Ans: Forcing a widow to be a lonely
Ans: Barbarism
lady for ever.
707. According to Periyar which city
695. What was Periyar’s advice to men
deserves to be the capital of Tamil Nadu?
planning to remarry?
Ans: Trichy
Ans: To marry a widow
708. Why did Periyar prefer Trichy for his
696. What punishment does Periyar
usual stay?
recommend for a widower who remarries
Ans: Since it was the center of Tamil
a virgin?
Nadu
Ans: Rs.1000 as fine and imprisonment
for 6 months. 709. Two things which Periyar was always
against?
697. Who said that all people should
Ans: Huge salaries and too many
wear similar dress to avoid sense of
holidays
discrimination?
Ans: Periyar 710. What was the caption of the article in
which Periyar wrote against huge salaries
698. Who enacted Self Respect marriages
to Govt workers?
introduced by Periyar ?
Ans: Day light robbery
Ans: Anna
711. Who said - “Labourers must not agitate
699. Who said - “Give me one crore rupees.
for hike in wages, they must also be equal
I shall use advertisements and change
partners?”
even a donkey as “Mahatma”?
Ans: Periyar
Ans: Periyar
712. Periyar’s comment on strike of workers?
700. Which is a festival which really makes
Ans: Betrayal of society
sense, according to Periyar ?
Ans: Pongal 713. Which is an ideal family in Periyar’s
view?
701. Periyar used to say that rural areas
Ans: A family which spends less than
must be equal to urban areas. Which
its income
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714. When did Periyar start propagating for 725. Who advised not to destroy G.D.
family welfare schemes? Naidu’s inventions though the State Govt.
Ans: 1928 ignores them?
Ans: Thanthai Periyar
715. When did Periyar write an essay in
‘KudiArasu’ supporting family planning 726. What did Periyar call the act of breaking
scheme? the objects invented and made by G.D.
Ans: 1928 Naidu?
Ans: Stupidity
716. How did Periyar describe a man without
scientific temper? 727. How did Periyar explain Reforms?
Ans: Useless to the world even if he Ans: Discarding what is not required
is an erudite scholar and retaining only that which is
needed
717. On 12.8.1933 Periyar’s editorial in
‘KudiArasu’ attacked those who were 728. What did Periyar mean by good
against use of machines. What was the behavior and conduct?
caption? Ans: Treating others as we would like
Ans: Value of machines them to treat us.
718. What did protest against machines 729. What is good conduct according to
mean, according to Periyar? Periyar?
Ans: Prevention of the growth of Ans: Not hurting oneself or others
man’s knowledge 730. What are tourist spots according to
719. How should agricultural activities go on Periyar?
as per Periyar’s views? Ans: Good trade centers
Ans: By using advanced machinery 731. Whom did Periyar call the most
720. When did Periyar fore tell that testtube intelligent of all the world species?
babies would become a reality in future? Ans: Human being
Ans: 1943 732. What is the way to remain honest and
721. What proves that Periyar had a far well behaved?
Ans: Needs must be less
sighted mental vision?
Ans: His prediction that in future a 733. Which is the best investment for
wireless communication device would business according to Periyar?
be there in every one’s pocket. Ans: Honesty
722. The book which is a proof for Periyar’s 734. What is true knowledge in Periyar’s
forethoughts? opinion?
Ans: ‘The world to come’ Ans: To believe that all living beings
are one.
723. What is essential for the development
of a country and its people, according to 735. Who is an absolute idiot according to
Periyar? Periyar?
Ans: Scientific spirit, knowledge and Ans: one who thinks of the auspicious
good conduct must grow and develop. and the inauspicious
724. Why did Periyar suggest equal 736. Why are people nasty according to
punishment to rickshaw puller, cartpuller, Periyar?
and manual spinner? Ans: Mental weakness
Ans: Because they hinder scientific 737. What is man’s victory in life according
development and degrade human to Periyar?
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738. Who said that suffering on account of 750. According to Periyar who can never
love is stupidity? lead a successful life?
Ans: Periyar Ans: One who refuses to adapt to the
739. A c c o r d i n g t o P e r i y a r, w h a t i s changing times.
man’snature by birth? 751. In Periyar’s dictionary who is “double
Ans: Selfishness idiot’?
740. How can everyone get everything in Ans: One who loses his mind by short
life, in Periyar’s opinion? temper
Ans: If no one keeps with himself more
than what he needs 752. Who is free from worries according to
Periyar?
741. How did Periyar want to punish legally, Ans: one who believes that nature
people who refuse to learn even to sign governs the universe.
their own name properly?
Ans: Six months to one year 753. Who should be grateful to others in
imprisonment Periyar’s opinion?
742. What should be a man’s aim in life Ans: one who has derived benefits.
according to Periyar? 754. Death is Natural according to Periyar.
Ans: To see that his fellow beings are What is living as per his view?
benefited in all respects Ans: A wonder
743. What is the duty of every man and 755. “If you believe everything that I say,
woman? without reasoning - you are all really
Ans: To ask themselves what they
slaves. - Who said it?
have contributed to the society?.
Ans: Periyar
744. What are places for entertainment in
Periyar’s views? 756. Preventing expression of thoughts?
Ans: Exhibitions, machinery dams Ans: wickedness according to Periyar
and coal mines in Neyveli etc; 757. Who said -”Rationalism and Tamil
745. What is frugality according to Periyar? language are in no way related?
Ans: Spending money only for the Ans: Periyar
essential needs.
758. In Periyar’s view what can solve the
746. What is spendthrift according to dispute between two Tamil scholars?
Periyar? Ans: A police station
Ans: Needless expenses
759. Periyar’s comment on an advocate’s
747. What is miserliness in Periyar ’s profession?
opinion? Ans: A job of making false a truth and
Ans: Not spending even for the
making truth a false.
essential needs
760. How to establish justice and integrity in
748. Who did Periyar consider a real lord?
Ans: One who spends calculatively the world, as per Periyar’s belief?
without borrowing money from others. Ans:Stringent laws.

749. How should a man live according to 761. Which is the most cruel business
Periyar? according to Periyar?
Ans: Adapting to the changing times Ans: Business of touts, brokers and
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762. In Periyar’s opinion what is being 776. What should a man be careful about in
wealthy? Periyar’s view?
Ans: A mere blind belief Ans: About not hurting others for our
763. Did Periyar believe in ghosts? comfortable life.
Ans: No. He called it an illusion. 777. How should a man’s life be according
764. What is “hell” according to Periyar? to Periyar?
Ans: A fear caused by imagination. Ans: Useful to others

765. Did Periyar believe in heaven? 778. Whom did Periyar want to spread the
Ans: No. He called it a white lie. principle of family planning?
Ans: Rationalists.
766. What did Periyar say about festivals of
our country? 779. Which religion’smission is eradicating
Ans: Meaningless rituals. varnashrama Dharma according to
Periyar?
767. What did Periyar feel about rest and
Ans: Buddhist religion
tiredness?
Ans: Suicidal feelings 780. Why are good people unable to become
rulers, according to Periyar?
768. Who said - “Socialism can spread fast
only through atheism? Ans: Since voters are stupid
Ans: Periyar 781. How did Periyar describe himself
769. Who are unfit for public service briefly?
according to Periyar? Ans: A thinker
Ans: Those who are scared of mischief 782. Who is a real man according to Periyar?
mongers Ans: one who is loyal and grateful
770. What is impossible to perform in 783. What is nobility according to Periyar?
Periyar’s opinion, if one expects name Ans: Practise what one preaches and
and fame from people? speak only the truth.
Ans: Public Service
784. What did Periyar enjoy like a child?
771. What is essential for noble deeds, Ans: Swinging
according to Periyar?
Ans: courage 785. Who said - “Periyar forced me to leave
his house as I had gone while in Govt.
772. How does man achieve greatness, in
service”?
Periyar’s view?
Ans: Justice P. Venugopal
Ans: By his will power.
786. What has propaganda and publicity
773. Whom did Periyar consder an immature
moron? done to our world, in Periyar’s opinion?
Ans: One who fails to apply reasoning Ans: They have enslaved the world.
power. 787. In which language did Periyar speak in
774. What should be the objective of every 1944 at the All India Backward class non-
man according to Periyar? brahmins league conference in Kanpur?
Ans: Rendering service to others. Ans: In English for an hour

775. What is true pleasure according to 788. By birth, what is man according to
Periyar? Periyar?
Ans: Derived through serving others. Ans: Full of shortcomings and
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789. What should be without difference and 801. When did Periyar quit congress?
partiality in Periyar’s view? Ans: on 22.11.1925
Ans: In the salary of Union government 802. Which incident provoked Periyar to quit
workers and State Government congress?
workers. Ans: The rejection of community wise
790. In which conference did Periyar pass representation proposal.
a resolution that the salary of Govt. staff 803. Why did Periyar join congress instead
should not exceed Rs.1000/-? of Justice party?
Ans: In the Second District Self- Ans: He could not get along with some
Respect Movement Conference held of the Justice party leaders
in Erode.
804. What did Periyar do upon joining
791. What sentence did Periyar say he congress?
would award to people who waste things? Ans: He renounced 29 honorary posts
Ans: Death by hanging which he had held.
792. What was Periyar’s suggestion to 805. The years in which Periyar was the
prevent accidents? president of congress?
Ans: To seize the licence of drivers Ans: 1922 and 1924

793. What is begging for alms and offering 806. Why do people believe in superstitions,
alms - according to Periyar? in Periyar’s opinion?
Ans: Their inability to use power of
Ans: An act to be prohibited by a law.
reasoning.
794. Which city in Periyar’s view has most
807. When Periyar was elected president of
people with superstitions? Tamil Nadu congress committee, V.V.S.
Ans: Chennai Iyer proposed “no-confidence”motion.
795. What is more important in Periyar’s How many voters supported Periyar?
view, when people get married? Ans: 90. Only 12 supported V.V.S.
Ans: knowledge, love, match and 808. If people keep on clinging to old beliefs
experience and customs without a change what does
796. Which year did Periyar join congress it mean according to Periyar?
in? Ans: That their knowledge is shallow
Ans: 1919 809. When Periyar was in congress where
and when did he propose temple entry
797. Name two celebrities who anxiously
resolution?
tried to drag Periyar into congress? Ans: In 1922 at Tirupur conference.
Ans: Rajagopalachari and Varadarajulu
Naidu. 810. When was Thiruvannamalai conference
of congress held presided over by
798. Who said - “After witnessing the place Periyar?
of Jalianwala Bagh tragedy, I became Ans: 1924
a vigorous nationalist by provocation”.?
Ans: Periyar 811. Which conference made Periyar
furious because of some of the speakers?
799. How long did Periyar serve congress? Ans: Congress conference held in
Ans: 1919 to 1925 - for six years. 1924 in Thiruvannamalai
800. What was Periyar’s exceptional virtue? 812. According to ‘KudiArasu’ of 1926, how
A n s : H e h a t e d fl a t t e r e r s a n d many times Periyar was the secretary of
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813. What did Periyar carry as bundles on 826. Which laws of Justice Party did Periyar
his shoulder and sell town to town? support when he was in congress party?
Ans: Khadi cloth Ans: Community wise representation
814. Who propagated the Khadi movement law and the law of Hindu Religious
far and wide in Tamil Nadu? Endowment Protection Law.
Ans: Periyar 827. Where did Gandhi and Periyar meet
815. When Periyar hurt his fingers by and decide to protest against toddy
spinning, who exempted him from the shops?
painful work? Ans: Periyar’s house in Erode
Ans: Gandhi
828. Which conference did Periyar hold at
816. Who inaugurated in Thiruchengode, Erode in 1919 to weaken Justice Party?
the Khadi Ashram managed by Ans: Madras Presidency Association
Rajagopalachari? (MPA) conference.
Ans: Periyar
829. What did Periyar hate in medical
817. To whom did Periyar give Rs.1000
services?
received from Congress office?
Ans: Injections and feeding through
A n s : To G o v i n d a S a n a r a n d
K.V.Krishnasamy Iyer\ tubes.

818. In 1925 at Kanchipuram congress 830. Who opposed the Swaraj Party started
conference, how many percentage under the headship of Chitaranjan Das?
of reservation did Periyar ask for and Ans: Gandhi, Periyar and
agitate? Rajagopalachari
Ans: 30% 831. Who came to Erode in 1935 and forced
819. What was Periyar’s advice to people Periyar to join congress?
who perform weddings? Ans: Jayaprakash - Narayan
Ans: To spend less
832. Who were the congress leaders who
820. Evenafter quitting congress in 1925, visited Periyar’s house in 1922 at Erode?
how long did Periyar support Gandhi? Ans: Motilal Nehru, Vallabhbhai patel
Ans: Till 1927 and Dr. Ansari
821. When and where did Periyar and 833. Who said - “If the prize is given to one
Gandhi meet for the last time?
who offered best public services through
Ans: In 1927 at Bangalore.
Tamil Nadu congress Periyar should get
822. What posts did Periyar hold in congress the first prize?
movement? Ans: Thiru-Vi-Ka
Ans: Secretary and President
834. Who wanted Periyar to return to
823. How much did Periyar lose during congress?
Gandhi’s non-cooperation movement? Ans: Gandhi and Jayaprakash Narayan
Ans: He faced a loss of Rs.50,000/-
835. Name the Association started against
824. How long did Periyar run a school to
Homerule Movement, with Periyar as the
teach Hindi, spending his own money?
Ans: For 2 years vice-president?
Ans: Madras - Presidency Association
825. How much did Periyar offer to Madras
Presidency Association, started against 836. Who was the Vice-President of Madras
Justice party? Presidency Association?
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837. What post did Periyar hold in The 849. Who said - “Avoid invoking Tamil
Extremists’ Association? mother in educational events and sing in
Ans: Vice-President praise of Kamaraj ?
838. What was Periyar’s advice to his Ans: Periyar
comrades? 850. When and where was the second self
Ans: To make people follow them, respect conference held?
inspired by their hard work. Ans: In 1930 at Erode
839. Why did Periyar start the Self Respect 851. W h a t w a s s p e c i a l a b o u t 1 9 3 0
Movement? conference in Erode?
Ans: To teach people the value of
Ans: It was held under four different
dignity and to establish social justice.
captions.
840. When was Periyar’s Self Respect
852. When and where was the third Self
Movement started?
Ans: 22.11.1925 Respect Conference held?
Ans: At Virudunagar in 1931
841. Who said -”Our Movement would never
contest any election. It would be only an 853. In which conference was it resolved that
institution of propaganda”? only machines are useful for industrial
Ans: Periyar growth and development?
Ans: In the third district conference
842. What are the five principles of self of Self Respect Movement held in
respect Movement?
Virudunagar in 1931.
Ans: Eradication of caste / Social
Justice /women’s rights / rationalism 854. According to Periyar where should
/ self respect. women get employment?
843. When and where was the first Ans: In army and police department
conference of Self Respect held? 855. What was considered in the beginning
Ans: on Feb 17, 1929 in Chinglepet as the workshop-spot of self respect
844. Where was the first Self Respect movement?
Conference Planned for conduct? Ans: ‘Hair dressers’ Shops.
Ans: In T.M. Nair Hall, Panagal King 856. According to Periyar how long should
Canopy - at T.Nagar -Madras. Self Respect Movement exist?
845. Who presided over the first Self- Ans: As long as the last superstitious
Respect conference in Chinglepet? person lives in this country
Ans: Soundarapandian
857. Periyar described Self Respect
846. Who was the chief minister who Movement as the body. How did he
participated in the first Self Respect describe Justice Party?
conference? Ans: A sheet to cover the body
Ans: Dr. Subbarayan
858. When was the discussion held to link
847. How many resolutions were passed socialism with Self respect movement of
and adopted during the first Self Respect Periyar?
Conference in 1929 at Chinglepet? Ans: In Erode, Dec 28/29 in 1932.
Ans: 34 Resolutions
859. Name the conference held by Periyar
848. Which conference demanded divorce
in 1933, on Nov.26?
rights for women?
Ans: The first Self Respect Conference Ans: Self Respect and Socialist
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860. Whose portrait did Thiru-Vi-Ka 870. Who was condemned by Periyar in
unveil during the Self Respect socialist 1928 for opposing “Sharada Act”?
conference? Ans: A.B. Pathro
Ans: Portrait of Lenin and Nagammaiar
871. Who proposed the name of Periyar on
861. Who stressed that self respect Nov. 26-27 1928, during the South Indian
movement does nothing illegal and that Reformers’ conferene as the president of
our propaganda is always in adherence the event?
to the law? Ans: Panagal king Rama Raya Ningaru
Ans: Periyar 872. Which party accepted Periyar’s Erode
862. When were the letters sent by Periyar work-scheme?
and letters received by Periyar checked Ans: Justice Party
by the Secret Police special squad? 873. In 1935, when Periyar’s work scheme
Ans: During 1934-1935 was approved on Nov.14, where was
863. Which system of thought was praised the management committee meeting of
by Periyar as humanist system and an Justice party held?
approach towards equality and universal Ans: Bobbili King’s bungalow
brotherhood? 874. Who was the President of Justice
Ans: Socialism party when Periyar’s work scheme was
864. Which word did Periyar want his ratified?
followers to prefix before names while Ans: King of Bobbili
addressing one another? 875. During whose period did the relationship
Ans: comrade between Periyar and Justice Party
865. Which Chief Minister brought Hindu become strong?
endowment and charities Act and was Ans: During the period of Bobbili
lauded by Periyar when he was in kiing.
congress? 876. When did Periyar become the president
Ans: Panagal king Rama Raya Ningaru of Justice Party?
866. What post in the party did Panagal Ans: In 1938, during the 14th conference
king come forward to offer Periyar in of Justice Party in Madras.
1927 when the king was the president of 877. Where was Periyar when he was
Justice party? chosen as the President of Justice Party?
Ans: The post of Justice Party State Ans: He was in Bellari Prison
Chief controller.
878. Where was the 15 th conference of
867. Who was the president of Justice Party Justice party held when Anna was
when Periyar declined a post offered by appointed as its Joint secretary?
him in 1927? Ans: In Thiruvarur
Ans: Panagal King
879. When did Periyar write an editorial that
868. Whose death was described by Periyar there should be an heir for the Movement
as - “like the Army General passing away to carry on with the works?
when the war is going on”? Ans: In ‘Viduthalai’ on 13.09.1953
Ans: The death of Panagal king
880. W h e n d i d P e r i y a r c o n d u c t t h e
869. Which conference was held in 1927 in 16th South Indian’s Welfare Rights
Thanjavur district? Association’s district conference?
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881. In whose name did Periyar propose the 890. Where did Periyar hold his first
resolution in Salem conference to change workshop for Dravidian students?
the name of South Indians Welfare Rights Ans: Erode
Association as Dravidar Kazhagam?
891. 1949, at Mavoor, where was the
Ans: In the name of Anna.
Dravidian students’ Training class
882. What did Periyar once say about conducted?
himself? Ans: In the bungalow of sir. Mavoor
Ans: I am eulogised by some but Sharma
abhorred by many. I hate outdated
892. When was the Vidayapuram coaching
concepts.
class held?
883. Where in 1945 was the first conference Ans: On 24.051967
of Black shirt cadres held?
893. Avoiding cities, in which village did
Ans: In Madurai
Periyar hold a conference?
884. What was Periyar’s idea about a flag Ans: Kachanam Village
for the party?
894. On 14.05.1949 where did Periyar and
Ans: That it should be simple and
Rajagopalachari meet?
depict scientific spirit, objective and
Ans: At Thiruvannamalai on a train
the mission of the outfit.
895. Upon whose death did Periyar write -
885. Where did Periyar unveil the portrait
“the top most position is vacant”?
of Gandhi?
Ans: On the death of P. Varadarajulu
Ans: On May 8th and 9th of 1948,
Naidu
during the 18th Dravidar Kazhagam’s
District conference held in Tuticorin 896. Which chief minister said that he was
occupying the post meant for Periyar?
886. In which conference did Periyar
Ans: Omandur Ramasamy Reddiar
advise cadres to avoid actual pictures
of people and see them in their mind’s 897. Periyar had to attend an event in
eye, by practising frugality during portrait Chidambaram. Why did he cancel it and
unveiling events? rush to Chennai?
Ans: In the 19th conference of Dravidar Ans: To discuss with Kamaraj in
Kazhagam held in Erode district on Varadarajulu’s house the issue of next
23/24, August 1948. chief minister
887. During which conference did Anna ride 898. In 1954, when Rajaji quit the post of
on a car pulled by two bullocks while chief minister where was the meeting
Periyar marched on foot before him in held to appoint the next C.M.? Who
the procession? participated in it?
Ans: In the 19 th Special District Ans: At Varadarajulu Naidu’s house;
Conference of Dravidar Kazhagam at Naidu, Kamaraj and Periyar discussed.
Erode in 1948
899. Upon whose assurance did Periyar put
888. To whom did Periyar wish to hand over off his anti Hindi agitation in 1955 ?
all his responsibilities? Ans: Upon the assurance of Kamaraj
Ans: Anna to avoid imposing Hindi.
889. Where and when did Anna and Periyar 900. After the assurance of Kamaraj to
meet? Periyar who assured on 07.08.1959 that
Ans: In1934 at Tirupur during Hindi would not be imposed?
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901. Who said - “If Kamaraj rules the State 913. Who came to Periyar Thidal once to
for 10 years the objectives of Dravidar meet him and discuss political issues?
kazhagam would be achieved to a great- Ans: M.G.R.
extent”?
914. When and where did Periyar and MGR
Ans: Periyar
meet?
902. Whom did Periyar praise as “the savior Ans: on 13.10.1972 - in Periyar Thidal
of Tamil Nadu”?
915. Who said to MGR - “Kalaignar and you
Ans: Kamaraj
both are like two eyes of mine?
903. Who were called the triumvirates of Ans: Periyar
Tamil Nadu’s politics?
916. In whose name does the Govt. of Tamil
A n s : Va r a d a r a j u l u N a i d u , E . V.
Nadu present every year the “Social
Ramasamy Naicker and Thiru-Vi-Ka
Justice Award”?
Mudaliar
Ans: In the name of Periyar
904. Who were the communist leaders who
917. Which chief minister of Tamil Nadu
once asked - “who is ruling Tamil Nadu?
constituted Thanthai Periyar Award for
Rajaji or Periyar”?
Social Justice?
Ans: Jeevanandam and Ramamurthy
Ans: J. Jayalalitha
905. When and where did the vice-president
918. When was Periyar honoured by the
of Hindu Maha Sabha Munje and Periyar
UNESCO Award?
meet?
Ans: on 27.06.1970
Ans: on 29.09.1944 in Trichy
919. Whom did Periyar praise as a rationalist
906. When and where did communist leader
poet?
Dange and Periyar meet?
Ans: Bharatidasan
Ans: On 30.10.1951 in Trichy
920. How much Periyar used to charge for
907. When and where did Periyar meet
taking a snap with him?
All India Socialist Party President Ram
Ans: Rs.5/-
Manohar Lohia?
Ans: On 23.01.1958 in Chennai - Govt. 921. Who was instrumental behind owning
General hospital the Periyar Thidal ground, according to
Periyar?
908. Where did Periyar meet Anna after the
Ans: G.D. Naidu
victory of DMK in assembly polls?
Ans: Trichy 922. Where did Periyar announce about
Periyar Thidal purchased by the DK
909. Which is a great virtue for a leader
Movement?
according to Periyar?
Ans: on 21.7.1956 at Management
Ans: Self-Control
Council Meet in Trichy.
910. What was Periyar’s telegram message
923. Would the Dravidar Kazhagam ever
to Kalaignar Karunanidhi when DMK won
contest elections?
in the 1971 Assembly election?
Ans: No. Periyar was against it
Ans: “I am free from all charges”
924. Is Dravidar Kazhagam a party or a
911. Who went to Kamaraj, Anna and
movement?
Kalaignar as an ambassador of Periyar?
Ans: Movement
Ans: Dr.K. Veeramani
925. What was delayed for 6 hours waiting
912. Whom did Periyar praise as “one of the
for Periyar’s arrival?
gems in the world of Arts”?
Ans: A Ship’s Sail
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926. Why were some cadres arrested near 936. Who said to his cadres - “I love you all.
kotwal chavadi in Madras, when they I am closely monitoring you all for your
were collecting funds for agitations? safety and welfare. I don’t want any evil
Ans: The Police thought they were germ harm you”?
begging and dumped them in prison Ans: Periyar
927. What was Periyar’s general request to 937. Who is an ideal leader according to
the cadres? Periyar?
Ans: “Learn by heart the principles Ans: One who is able to lead others
of our movement, published in our perfectly.
books”. 938. Who is not a good leader, in Periyar’s
928. Whom did Periyar describe as “two view?
lakh spears”? Ans: One who is led by others.
Ans: The cadres who attended the 939. Who said - “I admit that sometimes I
caste Eradication Special Conference behave like a dictator? - It is true to some
held on 04.11.1957 in Thanjavur. extent”?
Ans: Periyar
929. What was Periyar’s advice to the
followers willing to attend and participate 940. When was Periyar’s “Self Respect
in the caste abolition conference? Propaganda Institution registered?
Ans: He advised them to sign in their Ans: 1952
blood and send him their letters of 941. On 22.09.1952 where was Periyar
willingness Self Respect Propaganda Institution
930. What was the special title awarded by registered?
Periyar to the volunteers? Ans: In Trichy
Ans: Torches of Self Respect 942. Why did Periyar choose the name
931. Periyar once said sadly - “Rather than “Periyar Self Respect Propaganda
from outsiders, I get problems from these Institution” including his own name?
people” - Whom did he mean by “these Ans: To prevent distortion of the word
people”? ‘Self Respect’ and to assert that his
principles and his movement are in
Ans: Some cadres in the movement
the form of that Institution.
932. Who said -”Policies and principles must
943. Where did Periyar start Southern
never change. But the method of action
Railway Labourers’ Union?
may be changed frequently. It is not a Ans: In Trichy
crime”?
Ans: Periyar 944. Where did Periyar say that Unions of
workers are exploited by some politicians
933. What did Periyar compare his tasks and party men?
with? Ans: During the inauguration of
Ans: Swimming in a turbulent sea of Southern Railway men Union.
giant waves.
945. Which forum did Periyar start in 1952
934. How many children were there when for the progress of farmers?
Nagammaiar Home for destitute children Ans: Dravidian Agricultural workers
was started in 1961? Union
Ans: 39 children
946. When did Periyar start Rationalists
935. When did Periyar start Nagammaiar Movement to include Govt servants and
children’s Home? officers?
Ans: 1961 Ans: 09.09.70
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947. When was Lenin’s book “Lenin and 958. How did Periyar want others to call
Religion” published in Tamil by Periyar him?
through ‘KudiArasu’ publications? Ans: He did not mind if they called him
Ans: In 1983 using abusive terms.
948. What was Periyar’s suggestion to 959. What was Periyar’s humble request
eradicate food scarcity? to people?
Ans: Rearing and raising sheep, cows, Ans: “I am a small man. Don’t make
hens, pigs and fish must be paid more me a superhuman by magnifying my
attention. virtues”.
949. Who said that the Rationalists Forum 960. What did Periyar say when people
has nothing to do with politics? asked him why he kept changing some
Ans: Periyar of his principles?
950. What is it that cannot be postponed Ans: Why do you expect a man to
forgiven and ignored according to remain unchanged forever?
Periyar? 961. How did Periyar defend the changes
Ans: Abolishing the evil of in his views?
untouchability. Ans: He asked people to see if his
951. Name two great tasks of Periyar? changes are beneficial to the society
Ans: Caste system eradication and or not.
abolishing slavery of women. 962. What was Periyar’s remark on some
952. Two days before Periyar’s death, when contradictions in him?
the cadres wished to put off his tours and Ans: He said - “changes in approaches
public meetings, what did Periyar say? are inevitable. We are all bundles of
Ans: “I am the one to deliver speeches contradictions. I too change my
-not you. Don’t postpone any event. colour sometimes like a chameleon.
953. How did Periyar describe himself? 963. What did Periyar say about his future?
Ans: He said - “I am a common man Ans: He said - “I just can’t say how I
on the street”. would change tomorrow.”
954. How did Periyar consider and treat the 964. What was Periyar ’s approach in
post of the president? general?
Ans: It was a big trouble according to Ans: He said - “I extract work from
him. people who accept my principles and
955. Where were Periyar’s enemies ready get along with me. It could just be
to kill him? anyone”.
Ans: At Rajapalayam 965. What was Periyar ’s comment on
956. What was Periyar’s advice to his Nationalism?
volunteers and followers? Ans: It is absurd, Self centred and a
Ans: Accept my views if you ploy according to him.
are satisfied. Reject what is not 966. Where did Periyar say - “like a robber,
acceptable. a trader also dupes people and earns
957. Who said - “Never call me Mahatma, money”?
Divine sage, Buddha or a saint”? Ans: During the Annual Day celebration
Ans: Periyar of a Traders Association

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967. Whom did Periyar call - “Scattered 979. Whom did Periyar want to be dumped
gooseberries”? in prisons?
Ans: Dravidians who remain isolated Ans: The religious fanatics who
without unity discriminate people as high and low.

968. Who was the woman appointed by 980. What is to be done to establish an
Periyar in 1934 as the vice - President egalitarian world. according to Periyar?
of Self Respect Association? Ans: People should all dress in a
Ans: S. Neelavathi uniform manner.
969. What did Periyar compare Manudharma 981. When did Periyar scream - “Everything
with? has gone”?
Ans: It lays different codes for different Ans: Upon the news of Anna’s passing
castes which is like using one oil for away.
the hair and another for the beard. 982. What was compared to, when attempts
970. Where does Man’s real beauty lie in were made by some to topple Anna’s
according to Periyar? Government?
Ans: In his dignity and knowledge. Ans: Periyar said that it was like
driving nails on our own coffin.
971. What should be declared illegal -
according to Periyar? 983. How did Periyar explain his first visit to
Ans: Begging for alms and Hyderabad in 1903?
encouraging beggars by giving alms Ans: He said that he went to sell some
goods.
972. How did Periyar describe his public
services? 984. How did V.O. Chidambaram praise
Ans: It is like holding an umbrella Periyar?
above the Himalayas to protect it from Ans: He called him his mentor and
scorching heat. chief
973. Why did Periyar insist always on dignity 985. People who made Periyar attend their
and knowledge? events but who never paid even for his
Ans: They make a complete man and conveyance?
a complete woman. Ans: 90 out of 100 did do so.
974. Six questions are always important 986. What is the aim of education according
according to Periyar. What are they? to Periyar?
Ans: What? Why? What for? How? Ans: Eradicating stupidity, degradation
Where? When? and superstitions.
975. Who is an ideal man in Periyar’s view? 987. The books which Periyar used to
Ans: One who serves others. frequently refer to?
Ans: ‘Abidana Kosam’ and ‘Abidana
976. Which is noble service in Periyar’s Chintamani’
opinion?
Ans: Serving others without expecting 988. Which theatre did Periyar visit upon
praise or rewards. the invitation of its owner G. Umapathi?
Ans: Anand Theatre in Chennai
977. What does Periyar suggest to relieve
man from his worries? 989. Which disease was Periyar affected
Ans: To eradicate his avarice by?
Ans: Hernia
978. What did Periyar consider an eyesore?
Ans: The atrocious treatment meted 990. Who would lose his sanity - according
out to the SC/ST and backward class to Periyar?
people. Ans: One who believes in fate and
destiny.
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991. What is a Rationalists Forum in other
words,in Periyar’s opinion?
Ans: Forum of humans.
992. What was Periyar’s wish?
Ans: To breathe his last while
delivering a speech.
993. What would Periyar usually tell his
mother and his wife??
Ans: “I shall come back only if nothing
untoward happens.”
994. Some people used to say “Hindi would
come to us one day or the other. What
was Periyar’s retort?
Ans: “Shall we fall now itself into a
well since death is certain?”
995. What did Periyar consider as equal to
suicide?
Ans: Rest and feeling exhausted.
996. Top officials who condoled Periyar’s
death?
Ans: The President, the Prime Minister,
the Governor and the Chief Minister of
Tamil Nadu.
997. Which is the right time to rest, according
to Periyar?
Ans: When our service is of no use to
the nation or when our service is not
recognised by the people.
998. What did Periyar hate?
Ans: Prostrating (falling at some one’s
feet)
999. Where did Periyar go in Varnasi to buy
a coat for Anna?
Ans: A shop which made second sales
of Army men’s coats.
1000. Whom did Kalaignar praise as the one
who moved w ith Periyar for a longer
period and was much closer than Anna
and himself?
Ans: Asiriyar Dr. K. Veeramani.

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 PERIYAR 1000 – The World to Come

The World to Come! hours would be quite sufficient to

Why are we born? Why should enjoy all the pleasures of life. Even
anyone struggle for food, when we as an individual complains of pain
have a world rich in all resources? in the leg, ear, nose, stomach, bone
Why should people die? These and so on, in the new world to come,
the difficulties and drawbacks of
questions were once staggering the
any single individual would not
human mind. But today it is not so.
be tolerated by the society. Such a
Many things are exposed correctly
society based on co-operation and
in the rational way nowadays. This
unity would be in the world shaped
trend will one day, not only reform to come.
the society but also revolutionalise
it. A time will come, when there will The World to Come!
be no money in the form of coin. No Wars as waged now, would not
political governance will ensure. No take place in that world. People will
one need to strive hard. There will not be forced to lose their lives in
be no job that will be deemed mean. wars, plunders and murders. There
There may not be a government will be no unemployed people,
vested with full power as we have struggling hard for food and jobs.
now. There will be no slavery at People may seek jobs only with the
all. There will be no need to depend motive of keeping a healthy body.
on others for sustenance. Women The World to Come!
will not require special protection, The task of seeking a job for
safeguards and support. livelihood would be very easy and
The World to Come! within the reach of every human
being. Pleasures would increase in
In the world to come, it will be
leaps. The longevity of man would
enough for a man to work for merely go on increasing by fresh research.
one or two hours a day to lead a Whatever might be the phase of
happy life as that of Mahatmas increase of the population, the
(Gandhi), Zamindars, religious efforts and time needed to produce
heads as Matathipathis and the the necessities for life would be
Brahmins. Labour for merely two minimised.
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The World to Come! made available, encapsulated
 There would be no place for and packed in small containers.
indiscipline.  Man’s life span may increase
 Men and Women would not two fold or even more.
indulge in sexual acts without  Child birth without physical
mutual consent. contacts of men and women
 Quality education and may be possible.
excellence in knowledge  The use of petrol could be
would be for all. replaced by electricity.
 Everyone would be health-  Rapid scientific development
conscious with relevant would delink people from the
knowledge, awareness and blind belief in the existence of
eagerness and would also care God.
for Self Respect.
 Unless a person is mentally
Other Comforts deranged, he would not harm
 Transport would be by air another fellow human being.
crafts and other faster modes If there is humanism, there
of travel. would be no indiscipline and
erosion of culture.
 Wireless telegraph device
would be in everyone’s pocket.  Ignorance of the small people
Every one’s cap would have and arrogance of the big
a radio. Telegrams bearing people are powerful
sender’s image would be adversaries. Only those who
sent by a special device, all d e f e a t t h e m a n d p r o ve
over the world. People would themselves invincible can
be able to talk to one another create a new world.
at different places, looking at Courtesy: ‘The World to Come’
the faces. This convenience – The book comprising
would become a reality. Periyar’s far-sighted thoughts
 Imparting education from one voiced during 1938 and 1943.
place to the people of various
places would become possible.
 Food would be condensed
as essential nutrients and
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