Concept:The Self-Respect Movement was a social reform movement in South India that aimed to abolish caste hierarchy and promote rationalism, led by E.V. Ramaswamy Naicker (Periyar).
Explanation:The movement began in 1925 under the leadership of E.V. Ramaswamy Naicker, also known as Periyar.
It challenged Brahminical dominance and sought equal rights for backward castes and women.
The movement also emphasized the revival of Dravidian languages like Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.
It rejected religious superstitions and the caste system, advocating for a society based on reason and equality.
This movement laid the foundation for later Dravidian political parties such as DMK and AIADMK.
Among the given options, only E.V. Ramaswamy Naicker started this movement; B.R. Ambedkar focused on Dalit rights, Jyotiba Phule worked on social reform in Maharashtra, and Jawaharlal Nehru was a national freedom fighter.
Answer:The correct answer is option C: E.V. Ramaswamy Naicker.