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Who among the following launched Bhagat movement during freedom struggle?


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Raja Ram Mohan Roy
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Bhagat Singh
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Tanguturi Veeresalingam
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Govind Guru
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Solution

The correct option is D Govind Guru

Govind Guru, influenced by social reformers like Dayanand Saraswati, launched the ‘Bhagat movement among the Bhils asking them to adhere to vegetarianism, and abstain from all types of intoxicants. Bhagat Movement is a religious movement among the Bhils scattered in 4 states of India viz. Rajasthan, Gujarat, MP and Maharastra. Bhagat means a devotee. When one of the Bhils becomes a Bhagat he has to abstain from eating meat, eggs and drinking wine. He also does not accept bride price.


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