Question

As a social reformer, Gandhiji believed that Indians had to get rid of social evils. Which of the following is NOT a social evil?
1. Inflation
2. Child marriage
3. Illiteracy
4. Untouchability

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Inflation

The correct answer is Inflation.

• Social evil
  • Social evils are the issues that directly or indirectly affect the members of a society and are considered a point of controversy or a problem in regards to moral values.
  • They hinder society's progress as a whole.
  • They are superstitiously believed to cause harm and are very immoral and wicked. Some of them are child labor, human trafficking, child marriage, etc.
  • They are deep-rooted obstacles to social development.
• ​Mahatma Gandhi
  • ​Mahatma Gandhi was a renowned freedom activist and an authoritative or powerful political leader who had played an important role in India's struggle for Independence against the British rule of India.
  • He was also considered the father of the country.
  • His birthday is celebrated every year as Gandhi Jayanti.
  • On 30^th January Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated by Nathuram Godse and so, this day is observed as Martyr's Day or Shaheed Diwas.