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Consider the following pairs: Movement: Organization Leader
  1. All India Anti-
  2. All India Kisan
  3. Self-Respect
Movement: E. V. Ramaswami Naicker Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Explanation

The pairs provided in the question are correctly matched as they highlight significant movements in India's socio-political landscape during the early 20th century, which were instrumental in addressing issues of social justice and agrarian rights. The All India Anti-Untouchability League, founded by Mahatma Gandhi, aimed at eradicating untouchability and promoting social equality. The All India Kisan Sabha, led by Swami Sahajanand Saraswati, focused on advocating for the rights of farmers against exploitative practices. Similarly, the Self-Respect Movement, founded by E. V. Ramaswami Naicker (Periyar), sought to empower marginalized communities, especially in the context of caste discrimination. Understanding these movements is crucial not only for their historical significance but also for their influence on contemporary social reforms, making them relevant topics for UPSC Prelims General Studies.

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