Q. During the Indian freedom struggle, the Khudai Khidmatgars, also known as Red Shirts called for:
(a) the Union of Pakhtun tribal areas in north-west with the Afghanistan
(b) the adoption of terrorist tactics and methods for terrorising and finally ousting the colonial rulers
(c) the adoption of communist revolution ideology for political and social reform
(d) the Pathan regional nationalist unity and a struggle against colonialism.
Ans: (d) the Pathan regional nationalist unity and a struggle against colonialism.
Explanation: The correct answer is (d) the Pathan regional nationalist unity and a struggle against colonialism.
The Khudai Khidmatgars, also known as Red Shirts, were a nonviolent and nationalist movement in the North-West Frontier Province (now Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) of undivided India. They were led by Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, also known as Bacha Khan.
The Khudai Khidmatgars advocated for Pathan (Pashtun) regional nationalist unity and launched a struggle against colonialism. They aimed to achieve independence from British rule through peaceful means and nonviolent resistance. They organized protests, strikes, and other forms of civil disobedience to challenge the British authorities.
The movement had a strong emphasis on social reform, education, and the empowerment of the Pathan community. They promoted the concept of “Pukhtunwali,” the traditional code of conduct among the Pashtuns, and emphasized the importance of self-discipline, social justice, and unity.
