The 'Manusmriti Dahan' (burning of Manusmriti) was done by Ambedkar and his followers in which year? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Manusmriti Dahan' (burning of Manusmriti) was done by Ambedkar and his followers in which year?
A. 1927
B. 1936
C. 1942
D. 1930
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
During the Mahad Satyagraha in 1927, Ambedkar publicly burned copies of the Manusmriti.

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