INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

GS History Modern India
Q.

With reference to the Harijan campaign of Gandhiji, consider the following statements:

1. The campaign was launched immediately after Non Cooperation Movement.

2. Gandhiji opposed the activities of Harijan Sevak Sangh initiated by educated Dalit community including BR Ambedkar.

3. Gandhiji asked masses to go against traditional shastras if it promoted untouchability.

Select the correct answer from the code given below.

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect. The Harijan campaign aimed at root and branch eradication of untouchability practice. It was launched by Gandhiji post signing of Poona Pact in 1932. Non Cooperation Movement was during 1919 to 1922.

Statement 2 is incorrect. As Gandhiji actively supported the activities of Harijan Sewak Sangh and even collected donations for the same.

Statement 3 is correct. Gandhiji gave utmost respect to traditional literature and shastras but if it propagated the untouchability practice, it was to be contradicted in every means.

Thus, Option C is Correct.

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