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Marthandum Project was started in which year?

A1926

B1921

C1934

D1946

Answer:

B. 1921

Read Explanation:

Marthandam Project

  • Dr. Spencer Hatch of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) set up a Project in 1921 at Martandam, 25 miles south of Thiruvananthapuram.

  • The purpose of this experiment was to bring about a complete upward development towards a more complete and meaningful life for rural people.

  • This village was undeveloped economically and the economic condition of the native majority was poor.

  • The objectives of the project were:

•Spiritual Development

•Mental Development

•Physical Development

•Social Development

•Economic Development

  • The major achievements of the programme were the change in the attitudes of the rural people, formation of a desire to improve the spirit of cooperation and self-respect.

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