Politics in India Since Independence: Challenges of nation Building
Question:
Who among following leaders is known as 'Frontier Gandhi'?
Options:
Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar
Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan
Mahatma Gandhi
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
Correct Answer:
Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan
Explanation:
The correct answer is Option (2) → Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan
Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan, a Pashtun independence activist, was popularly called the “Frontier Gandhi” because of his deep commitment to non-violence and his close association with Mahatma Gandhi.
He founded the Khudai Khidmatgar (Servants of God) movement, also known as the "Red Shirts," in the North-West Frontier Province (now in Pakistan).
