Thakkar Bapa was a dedicated social worker and freedom fighter primarily known for his lifelong efforts towards the upliftment and welfare of which section of Indian society?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Tribal (Adivasi) communities.
Amritlal Vithaldas Thakkar, popularly known as Thakkar Bapa, was a pioneering social reformer who dedicated his life to the welfare of Tribal (Adivasi) communities and Dalits. As a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi, he served as the General Secretary of the Harijan Sevak Sangh. In 1948, he founded the Bhartiya Adimjati Sevak Sangh to promote tribal education and rights. His tireless efforts in remote areas earned him the title of the "Father of Tribal Upliftment" in India.