During the Civil Disobedience Movement, who led Red Shirts of North-Western India ?

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Q: 82 (CDS-II/2006)
During the Civil Disobedience Movement, who led “Red Shirts” of North-Western India ?

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History

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CDS-II

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During the Civil Disobedience Movement, the "Red Shirts" of North-Western India were led by Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan.

Option 1, Abul Kalam Azad, was a prominent leader in the Indian independence movement and a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi. However, he did not lead the "Red Shirts" in this particular movement.

Option 3, Mohammad Ali Jinnah, was a leader of the All India Muslim League and played a significant role in the creation of Pakistan. He did not lead the "Red Shirts" either.

Option 4, Shaukat Ali, was a prominent Muslim leader who advocated for Indian independence and worked closely with his brother, Muhammad Ali Jinnah. However, he was not associated with leading the "Red Shirts" during the Civil Disobedience Movement.

The correct answer is option 2, Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan. He was a Pashtun independence activist and a close friend of Mahatma Gandhi. He founded the Khudai Khidmatgar (Servants of God) movement, also known as the "Red Shirts," which played a significant role in the Indian independence movement by promoting non-violence and civil disobed

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