Q. Who was the author of the concept of Antyodaya?
(a) Mahatma Gandhi
(b) Vinoba Bhave
(c) Sri Aurobindo
(d) Jayaprakash Narayan
Ans: (b) Vinoba Bhave
Explanation: The correct answer is (b) Vinoba Bhave.
Vinoba Bhave, a social reformer and disciple of Mahatma Gandhi, is credited with the concept of Antyodaya. Antyodaya, which means “upliftment of the last person,” is a socio-economic concept that focuses on reaching the most disadvantaged and marginalized sections of society.
Vinoba Bhave popularized the term Antyodaya and emphasized the importance of serving the poorest of the poor. He advocated for a society where the needs and well-being of the most vulnerable individuals were given priority. Bhave believed in a decentralized and self-sufficient rural economy and promoted the idea of Gramdan (the voluntary donation of land by landowners to the landless).
While Mahatma Gandhi had a significant influence on Vinoba Bhave and his work, it was Vinoba Bhave himself who developed and popularized the concept of Antyodaya. Bhave dedicated his life to social upliftment and worked tirelessly to address the needs and rights of marginalized communities.
Therefore, option (b) Vinoba Bhave is the correct answer for the author of the concept of Antyodaya.
