Gandhiji`s `Harijan Campaign` sought to 1. attack caste system as a whole 2. open wells, roads, temples, etc., to Harijans 3. encourage social work among Harijans Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Q: 24 (NDA-I/2014)
Gandhiji's 'Harijan Campaign' sought to
1. attack caste system as a whole
2. open wells, roads, temples, etc., to Harijans
3. encourage social work among Harijans
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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NDA-I

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The correct answer is option 2, which states that Gandhiji`s `Harijan Campaign` sought to open wells, roads, temples, etc., to Harijans and encourage social work among Harijans.

Let`s dissect each option:

Option 1: `Attack caste system as a whole`. While it is true that Gandhiji was a staunch critic of the caste system and worked towards its eradication, the `Harijan Campaign` specifically focused on opening up public spaces and promoting social work among Harijans. So, option 1 is not completely accurate.

Option 2: `Open wells, roads, temples, etc., to Harijans` and `encourage social work among Harijans`. This option accurately captures the main objectives of Gandhiji`s `Harijan Campaign`. He aimed to remove social discrimination by advocating for equal access to public spaces and promoting social upliftment among Harijans.

Option 3: `1 and 3`. This option combines the first and third statements. While Gandhiji did criticize the caste system as a whole, his `Harijan Campaign` focused on the specific issues mentioned in option 2. So, option 3 is not entirely correct.

Option 4: `