Q. When did Mahatma Gandhi rename the untouchables “Harijans”?
(a) 1920–21
(b) 1929–30
(c) 1933
(d) 1942
Ans: (c) 1933
Explanation: Mahatma Gandhi renamed the untouchables as “Harijans” in 1933. In 1933, Mahatma Gandhi coined the term “Harijans,” meaning “Children of God,” to refer to the untouchables. Gandhi believed that this new name would help eliminate the stigma and discrimination associated with the caste system and uplift the social status of the marginalized communities. He advocated for the rights and welfare of the Harijans and worked towards eradicating untouchability. The term “Harijans” was widely used during that time to address and address the issues faced by the untouchable communities.