Question

The Bhoodan-Gramdan movement was initiated by:
1. Maneka Gandhi
2. Medha Patkar
3. Vinoba Bhave
4. Baba Amte

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Vinoba Bhave

The Correct Answer is Vinoba Bhave.

 

• To resolve the problem of landless peasants Vinobha Bhave started the Bhoodan movement in 1951.
• In response to an appeal by Vinoba Bhave, some land owing class agreed to the voluntary donation of some part of the land.
• This led to the birth of the Bhoodan Movement.
• Later, Bhoodan gave way to the Gramdan movement which began in 1952.

 

• Maneka Sanjay Gandhi is an Indian politician, animal rights activist, and environmentalist.
• Narmada Bachao Andolan was initiated by Medha Patkar.
• Baba Amte was an Indian social worker and social activist known particularly for his work for the rehabilitation and empowerment of people suffering from leprosy.