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INDIAN HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following institutions was not founded by Mahatma Gandhi?
A
Phoenix Ashram
B
Vishwa Bharti
C
Sabarmati Ashram
D
Sevagram Ashram
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ramakrishna Mission institution was not founded by Gandhi.

Detailed explanation-2: -About the location: Sabarmati Ashram in Gujarat, located north of Ahmedabad, was originally the residence of Mahatma Gandhi and his spouse Kasturba. The ashram is flanked by a calm and quiet stretch by the Sabarmati River.

Detailed explanation-3: -As a result of the communal awards and Poona pact, Gandhi dedicated himself to the upliftment of depressed classes and untouchables. Gandhi founded Harijan Sevak Sangh (All India Anti-Untouchability League) in 1932.

Detailed explanation-4: -Mahatma Gandhi founded two ashrams for community living in South Africa – Phoenix Settlement in Durban and Tolstoy Farm in Johannesburg. The latter ran from 1910-13 and was meant for training and preparing people for non-violent Satyagraha.

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