Q. Consider the following statements with respect to the ‘Khudai Khidmatgars’:

1. It was a society which was more popularly known as the 'Red Shirts'.
2. Under the leadership of Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, they were committed to the non-violent freedom struggle.

Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Notes: The Civil Disobedience Movement started by Gandhiji in 1930 CE reached the extreme North-western corner of India and stirred the brave and hardy Pathans. Under the leadership of Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, popularly known as ‘the Frontier Gandhi’ the Pathans organized the society of Khudai Khidmatgars(servants of God) known popularly as Red Shirts. So, statement 1 is correct. Inspired by Gandhiji, Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan pledged to the non-violent means of freedom struggle. So, statement 2 is correct.