Question

Who formed the All India Harijan Samaj in 1932?
A)BR Ambedkar
B)Acharya Narender Dev
C)Mahatma Gandhi
D)Jag jivan Ram

Answer 1

Hint: This person also began to publish a weekly newspaper named 'Harijan' in the year 1933 which lasted till 1948.

Complete answer:
This organization was a non profit organization founded by Mahatma Gandhi in 1932. His mission was to eradicate untouchability which was an evil practice practised in India. .Now let's see the options:-

BR Ambedkar- Although he was a voice of the depressed class in India , he didn't make this organization. But he made provisions for them in the Constitution as he was the head of the drafting committee. Hence this option is incorrect.
Acharya Narender Dev- He was the theorist of the Congress Socialist Party. He was also an educator,notable politician and a legislator. But he didn't do any significant work for the depressed class. Hence it is not the correct option.
Mahatma Gandhi- This organization was founded by Mahatma Gandhi in 1932 for the untouchables which he called 'Harijans'. He also started a weekly newspaper named Harijan. Hence it is the correct option.
Jagjivan Ram- He was the Deputy Minister of India from 1977-1979. He was an Independence activist and a politician from Bihar. He was a long time spokesperson for Dalits, hence it is the incorrect option

Therefore, the correct answer is option C) Mahatma Gandhi.

Note:Many social reformers during our independence struggle have fought for the rights of the depressed class in India all of these significant personalities were instrumental in advocating the issues and problems of SCs and STs.