The word Adivasi was used for the first time to refer to the tribal people by
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- AMahatma Gandhi
- BThakkar BappaCorrect
- CJyotiba Phule
- DB.R. Ambedkar
Explanation
The correct answer is B because Amritlal Vithaldas Thakkar, popularly known as Thakkar Bappa, was the first person to use the term Adivasi to describe tribal communities. He was a dedicated social worker and a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi who spent his life working for the upliftment of tribal people in Gujarat and other parts of India. While Mahatma Gandhi referred to them as Girijans, Thakkar Bappa coined the word Adivasi, which literally translates to original inhabitants, to give them a distinct identity. He also served as the general secretary of the Harijan Sevak Sangh and was a member of the Constituent Assembly.
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