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Who started the publication of the famous newspaper 'Harijan' to campaign against untouchability?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. B.R. Ambedkar
  2. Jyotirao Phule
  3. Mahatma Gandhi
  4. Periyar E. V. Ramasamy

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Mahatma Gandhi

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Mahatma Gandhi šŸ“š Explanation: Mahatma Gandhi started the weekly English newspaper called 'Harijan' (meaning 'Children of God') in 1933. He used this powerful publication exclusively to lead a massive nationwide crusade against the deep-rooted social evil of untouchability. It played a major role in educating the upper castes and advocating for the temple entry rights of the lower castes.