With reference to the Matua community, consider the following statements: 1. The community was founded in the 19th century by Harichand Thakur. 2. Matuas today constitute the second-largest scheduled caste population of West Bengal. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

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Q. With reference to the Matua community, consider the following statements:
1.The community was founded in the 19th century by Harichand Thakur.
2.Matuas today constitute the second-largest scheduled caste population of West Bengal.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation:

The Matua community was founded in the 19th century by Harichand Thakur, a social and religious reformer. Today, they form the second-largest Scheduled Caste population in West Bengal, playing an important socio-political role in the state.

Source- TI