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the life history of kamaraj and achievements quiz​

Answer 1

Kumaraswami Kamaraj (15 July 1903[1] – 2 October 1975[2]), popularly known as Kamarajar was an Indian independence activist and politician who served as the Chief Minister of Madras State (Tamil Nadu) from 13 April 1954 to 2 October 1963. He was the founder and the president of the Indian National Congress (Organisation), widely acknowledged as the "Kingmaker" in Indian politics during the 1960s. He also served as the president of the Indian National Congress for two terms i.e. four years between 1964–1967 and was responsible for the elevation of Lal Bahadur Shastri to the position of Prime Minister of India after Nehru's death and Indira Gandhi after Shastri's death. He was the Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha during 1952–1954[3] and 1969–1975. He was known for his simplicity and integrity. He played a major role in developing the infrastructure of the Madras state and worked to improve the quality of life of the needy and the disadvantaged.[1][4]

Answer 2

Answer:

Kamaraj was born in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, on July 15, 1903, to Kumaraswami Nadar and Sivakami Ammal. His given name was originally Kamatchi, but it was later changed to Kamarajar. Kumaraswami Nadar, his father, was a merchant. Nagammal was Kamaraj's younger sister.

Explanation:

• Kumaraswami Kamaraj, popularly known as Kamarajar, was the Chief Minister of Madras State (Tamil Nadu) from 13 April 1954 to 2 October 1963. He founded and served as president of the Indian National Congress (Organisation), and was widely regarded as the "Kingmaker" in Indian politics during the 1960s.
• He was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour, in 1976. To commemorate his centenary, the Government of India issued commemorative coins in denominations of 100 and 5.
• Chennai International Airport's Terminal-1 is known as the "Kamaraj Terminal." Kamarajar Port Limited replaced Ennore Port in Chennai. Maraimalai Nagar Railway Station is also known as Maraimalai Nagar Kamarajar Railway Station after him. To honour him, statues were erected at the Parliament of India and Marina Beach.
• In his honour, Madurai University has been renamed Madurai Kamaraj University. "Kamaraj Road" was given to North Parade Road in Bengaluru and Parliament Road in New Delhi. "Kamarajar Salai" was given to Marina Beach Road in Chennai and Ettayapuram Road in Thoothukudi.

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