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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Shudras caste was renamed ____ by Mahatma Gandhi in protest of the injustice.
A
Prasad
B
Harijans
C
Puja
D
Jati
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Mahatma Gandhi called untouchables Harijans (“Children of the God Hari Vishnu, ‘’ or simply “Children of God”) and long worked for their emancipation. However, this name is now considered condescending and offensive.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 1932, Gandhi founded the Harijan Sevak Sangh as part of his efforts to eradicate the concept of ‘untouchability from India’s caste system. He advocated positive means for the uplift of Harijans. He addressed various public meetings reposing doctrines of Harijan welfare.

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