Q. Gandhiji opposed the untouchability and he wanted
(a) The Harijans to revolt against it
(b) The people of India to give treatment of equality to the untouchables
(c) Untouchability to be declared a crime under law
(d) A social revolution to create a society based on equality
Ans: (b) The people of India to give treatment of equality to the untouchables
Explanation: Gandhiji opposed untouchability and advocated for (b) the people of India to give treatment of equality to the untouchables.
Mahatma Gandhi strongly condemned the practice of untouchability and worked towards its eradication. He believed in the principle of equality and wanted to create a society where everyone, including the untouchables (referred to as Harijans or “children of God” by Gandhi), would be treated with dignity and respect.
Gandhiji emphasized the importance of social reform and called upon the people of India to reject the discriminatory practice of untouchability. He advocated for the upliftment of the untouchables through education, empowerment, and integration into mainstream society.
