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Who was referred to by Lord Mountbatten as the ‘one man frontier army’?

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

Answer options

  1. Abdul Ghaffar Khan
  2. Subhas Chandra Bose
  3. Sarat Bose
  4. M.K. Gandhi

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Abdul Ghaffar Khan

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: A) Abdul Ghaffar Khan 📚 Explanation: Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, also known as the 'Frontier Gandhi,' was described by Lord Mountbatten as a 'one man frontier army' because of his powerful non-violent influence in the Northwest Frontier Province. He founded the 'Khudai Khidmatgar' and remained a loyal supporter of a united India. His moral authority was compared to that of a full military force.