Arrange the writings of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar in a chronological order:

A. Annihilation of Caste

B. Who were the Shudras ?

C. Future of Parliamentary Democracy

D. The Untouchables

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The correct answer is A, B, D & C

Explanation:

 Key Points

•  "Annihilation of Caste" (1936): This is an undelivered speech written by Ambedkar, which he later self-published. The text confronts the Hindu caste system, advocating for its complete dismantling or annihilation.
•  "Who were the Shudras?" (1946): This book offers an in-depth analysis of the Shudras, the lowest Varna in the Hindu caste system, explaining their social and historical circumstances.
•  "The Untouchables: Who were they and why they became Untouchables?" (1948): This work studies the origins of untouchability and the societal mechanisms that have upheld it.
•  "Future of Parliamentary Democracy" (1953): This work reflects on the future of democratic governance through parliamentary systems, based on the specific Indian context.

So, putting these works in chronological order would be: "Annihilation of Caste", "Who were the Shudras?", "The Untouchables: Who were they and why they became Untouchables?", and "Future of Parliamentary Democracy".

Thus, the correct answer from the given options would be:

A, B, D & C

This order reflects not only the timeline of Dr. Ambedkar's works but also his evolving focus from confronting the caste system and untouchability in Indian society to analyzing the prospects of parliamentary democracy. His works remain significant contributions to understanding the social structure, underpinnings of caste discrimination, and political landscape in India.