Q142 / 270 · NDA 2016 (Phase 1) · General Ability

Who among the following is/was associated with 'Maharashtra Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti'?

A
Chandi Prasad Bhatt
Correct answer
B
Narendra Dabholkar
C
G.D. Agrawal
D
Kailash Satyarthi

Solution

Narendra Achyut Dabholkar was an Indian rationalist and author from Maharashtra, India. In 1989 he founded and became president of the Maharashtra Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti (MANS), (the Committee to Eradicate superstition in Maharashtra).

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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