Consider the following statements with reference to the Harijan Sevak Sangh It was started by Mahatm...........

Modern Indian History 1933-1941

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Consider the following statements with reference to the Harijan Sevak Sangh

It was started by Mahatma Gandhi.
It was headquartered at Bombay.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both

None

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Explanation:

All India Anti-Untouchability league was organized by Mahatma Gandhi in 1932 which was later renamed as Harijan Sevak Sangh. It was headquartered at Delhi.

Harijan Seva Sangh

It was founded to eliminate untouchability in India. It is headquartered in Kingsway Camp, Delhi. The Sangh helped depressed classes in the Indian society to access public places such as schools, temples, roads and water resources. It also conducted inter caste marriages.
Kingsway Camp is one of Gandhian Heritage Sites. These sites are maintained by the Ministry of Culture, GoI.

Hence only statement 1st is correct.