The 'Bhoodan Movement' was started by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Bhoodan Movement' was started by:

A. Acharya Kripalani

B. Vinoba Bhave

C. Mahatma Gandhi

D. Jayaprakash Narayan

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Vinoba Bhave started the Bhoodan (land gift) movement in 1951, though its roots were in Gandhian philosophy.

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