With reference to B. R. Ambedkar, which of the following is/are incorrect? 1. He wrote the books "Annihilation of Caste" and "The Problem of the Rupee". 2. Because of Gandhiji’s request, he joined the Congress during the Quit India Movement. 3. He founded the "Independent Labour Party" in 1936.
A
2 only
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
3 only
Correct Option:
A
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: B. R. Ambedkar wrote Annihilation of Caste and The Problem of the Rupee. Statement 3 is also correct: he founded the Independent Labour Party in 1936. Statement 2 is incorrect because Ambedkar did not join the Congress at Gandhi's request during the Quit India Movement. During that period he served on the Viceroy's Executive Council as Labour Member.
