Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Harijan Sevak Sangh:
1.It was founded in 1932 by Mahatma Gandhi with the objective of eradicating untouchability and promoting the social upliftment of the Depressed Classes.
2.After Independence, the Harijan Sevak Sangh was converted into a statutory body under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: The Harijan Sevak Sangh was established by Mahatma Gandhi in 1932 to work for the removal of untouchability and to improve the social conditions of the so-called Harijan community.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The Harijan Sevak Sangh remains a voluntary organisation, not a statutory or constitutional body.
Source: PIB
