INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

GS History Modern India
Q.

Consider the following statement in the context of Gandhi’s Harijan campaign-

1. Gandhi set up All India Anti-Untouchability League in September 1932, when he was released from Jail.

2. A weekly Harijan was started by him to boost his anti-untouchability campaign.

3. Throughout his campaign he was welcomed by every section by the Hindu Society.

4. The Government defeated the Temple Entry Bill in 1934.

Which of the statements given above are not correct?

Explanation:
  • Gandhi set up AIAU League in September 1932, while in Jail.
  • Throughout his campaign he was attacked by orthodox and reactionary elements. The orthodox Hindu opinion in Bengal was against the acceptance of permanent caste Hindu Minority Status by the Poona Pact. The Government defeated the Temple Entry Bill in 1934 to appease orthodox Hindus.

Thus, Option B is Correct.

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