The 'Harijan' movement was started by Mahatma Gandhi to:
A. Promote Swadeshi
B. Promote education
C. Fight against untouchability
D. Support women's rights
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Mahatma Gandhi started the 'Harijan' movement to fight against untouchability and improve the condition of Dalits, whom he called 'Harijans' (children of God).
Explanation:
Although the roots go earlier, Allama Muhammad Iqbal formally articulated the idea of a separate Muslim state in his presidential address at the Allahabad session of the Muslim League in 1930. Jinnah later adopted it.
Explanation:
The Surat session of the INC in 1907 witnessed a major split between the Moderates, led by Gopal Krishna Gokhale, and the Extremists, led by Bal Gangadhar Tilak, over the question of methods of struggle.
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