GK Quiz on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Questions and Answers

Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, also known as the “Father of the Indian Constitution,” was a great leader, social reformer and scholar. He worked tirelessly for the rights of Dalits and other marginalized communities. Below is a quiz to test your knowledge about this iconic personality.

Who was Dr. B.R. Ambedkar?

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was a renowned Indian economist, lawyer, social reformer and political leader. He chaired the committee that drafted the Indian Constitution and served as the first Law and Justice Minister of India. A champion of Dalit rights, Ambedkar converted to Buddhism in 1956, inspiring many others to follow. He was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1990, and is affectionately called “Babasaheb.”

GK Quiz on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was a visionary leader who played a key role in shaping India’s Constitution and advocating for the rights of Dalits. This GK quiz on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar will test your knowledge about his life, achievements and contributions to society.

Q1. In which year was Dr. B.R. Ambedkar born?

(a) 1890

(b) 1891

(c) 1892

(d) 1893

S1. Ans.  (b)

 

Q2. Where was Dr. Ambedkar born?

(a) Satara

(b) Mhow, Madhya Pradesh

(c) Bombay

(d) Nagpur

S2. Ans. (b)

 

Q3. In which year was Dr. Ambedkar appointed the chairman of the drafting committee for the Indian Constitution?

(a) 1947

(b) 1948

(c) 1949

(d) 1950

S3. Ans. (a) 

 

Q4. What is the title of Dr. Ambedkar’s book criticizing caste-based discrimination?

(a) Who were the Shudras?

(b) The Caste Divide

(c) Annihilation of Caste

(d) Untouchability Unveiled

S4. Ans. (c)

 

Q5. Which religion did Dr. Ambedkar covert to 1956?

(a) Christianity

(b) Islam

(c) Sikhism

(d) Buddhism

S5. Ans. (d)

 

Q6. Dr. Ambedkar’s autobiography is titled_______.

(a) My Life and Struggle

(b) Waiting for a Visa

(c) My Journey

(d) From Dalit to Leader

S6. Ans. (b)

 

Q7. Which social organization did Dr. Ambedkar establish to uplift Dalits?

(a) Harijan Sabha

(b) Dalit Sangh

(c) Bahishkrit Hitakarni Sabha

(d) Depressed Classes Mission

S7. Ans. (d)

 

Q8. In which year did Dr. Ambedkar pass away?

(a) 1954

(b) 1955

(c) 1956

(d) 1957

S8. Ans. (c)

 

Q9. Dr. Ambedkar served as the first law minister of India under whose prime ministership?

(a) Jawaharlal Nehru

(b) Sardar Patel

(c) Rajendra Prasad

(d) Lal Bahadur Shastri

S9. Ans.  (a)

 

Q10. What is Dr. Ambedkar popularly known as?

(a) Father of the Nation

(b) Architect of the Indian Constitution

(c) Liberator of Dalits

(d) Champion of Social Justice

S10. Ans.  (b)