Q. Who among the following started the weekly Harijan?

[A] Bhagwaticharan Vohra

[B] Jyotirao Phule

[C] M K Gandhi

[D] Fakir Ahmed Khan

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: Determined to undo the divisive intentions of the government’s divide and rule policy, Gandhi gave up all his other preoccupations and launched a whirlwind campaign against untouchability—first from jail and then, after his release in August 1933, from outside jail.

  • While in jail, he set up the All-India Anti-Untouchability League in September 1932 and started the weekly Harijan in January 1933.
  • After his release, he shifted to the Satyagraha Ashram in Wardha as he had vowed in 1930 not to return to Sabarmati Ashram unless swaraj was won.

Source: Spectrum Modern India

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