SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 42

SSC MTS - 28/10/2024 - (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) • General Awareness • Q42

Who among the following was the founder of 'Bhoodan Yajna' in India?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Vinoba Bhave.

The founder of the Bhoodan Yajna in India was Vinoba Bhave, a prominent social reformer and disciple of Mahatma Gandhi. Launched in 1951, the Bhoodan Yajna, or “land gift movement,” aimed to persuade wealthy landowners to voluntarily donate a portion of their land to landless peasants. Vinoba Bhave travelled extensively across India, promoting non-violence, social equality, and rural development through this initiative. The movement became a significant experiment in voluntary land reform, addressing rural poverty and empowering marginalised communities.