Multiple choice

The word 'Harijans' means

  1. the messengers of God

  2. the followers of God

  3. the people of God

  4. the messiahs of peace
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Explanation

Harijan (hari = people of God, jan = of) literally means "people of God." Gandhi coined this term for the marginalized communities (then called 'untouchables') to emphasize their dignity and divine worth. The other options incorrectly interpret the meaning.

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