Reported by Mrs. Fernandes
Down memory lane we all did ride through 125 years of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar popularly known as Babasaheb.
The four houses red, blue, green & yellow of HOLY NAME HIGH SCHOOL, geared up for a Quiz Competition on the 16th of April, 2016.
We also had the reading of the Constitution of India and an Essay Competition.
The participants were all on the stage along with Ms. Scarlet the chief conductor & coordinator of this programme. And the students of Std IX were our audience who could also participate in the same competition. So all had to be attentive to what was being asked.
A lot of information was shared by one and all at this program like: –
Full Name – Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar
Parents : Ramj Maloji Sakpal (an army officer) and Bhimabai Murbadkar Sakpal.
Child – 14th (Last child in the family)
Born in – Mhow (now Madhya Pradesh) (14th April 1891 – 6th December 1956)
Background- Marathi
Ambedkar’s wife- Ramabai Savita Ambedkar
Religion – Hinduism ( 1891-1935), Buddhism ( 1935 – 1956)
Award- Bharat Ratna (India’s highest civilian award)
Chairman – Of the Constitution Drafting Committee.
Was – 1st Minister of law & justice. (15th Aug 1947 to Sept 1951)
His Grandson- Mr. Prakash Ambedkar
Day called – Ambedkar Jayanti or Bhim Jayanti
Chief & Principal architect – of India’s Constitution.
Inspired – The Dalit Buddhist movement.
Campaigned against – Social Discrimination, Untouchability.
Supported – Rights of women and labour.
Scholar for his Research in – Law, Economy & Political Science
Early career – An economist, professor & lawyer
Points were given & Certificates distributed to the winners and the winning teams.
