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Who established the Indian Civil Liberties Union in 1936?
Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.
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Correct answer: Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation: ā Correct Answer: C) Jawaharlal Nehru š Explanation: 'Jawaharlal Nehru' founded the 'Indian Civil Liberties Union' (ICLU) in 1936 to protect citizens from state repression and to promote democratic rights. It was the first organization of its kind in India dedicated specifically to civil liberties. Nehru believed that a free society must have an independent body to monitor and defend human rights.