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What did Periyar oppose?

  • Modern education

  • Telephone services

  • Indo-Aryan imposition

  • Railway expansion

Answer

Indo-Aryan imposition refers to the historical and ongoing influence of Indo-Aryan languages, culture, and social norms on non-Indo-Aryan communities in South Asia. As a social reformer and advocate for Dravidian rights, Periyar opposed this imposition in its various forms, including language dominance, caste hierarchies, and the marginalization of indigenous traditions and identities.
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