Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan was awarded Bharat Ratna in 1987
Q. Which of the following is/are correct about Badshah Khan?
1) Badshah Khan was awarded Bharat Ratna in 1987.
2) Badshah Khan was an opponent of Gandhian techniques.- Published on 23 May 16a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: Only 1
- Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, popularly known as Badshah Khan or the Frontier Gandhi, was among those truly distinguished leaders, who led the people in an epic struggle against British imperialism.
- He was a deeply religious man, committed social reformer, passionate advocator of Pashto language, believer in the unity of India and above all a staunch Gandhian.
- He was awarded Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award in 1987.
- Being a socio-religious reformer to the core, realized that the lack of proper education let the Pakhtuns go astray. He wanted to unite all the tribes of Pakhtuns, educate them and reform the Pakhtun society, and eventually he succeeded in his goal to a great extent.
