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The Seva Samiti Boy Scouts Association, one of the first Indian scouting organisations, was formed in 1914 at Allahabad under the leadership of:
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Answer: Option A — Shri Ram Bajpai
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The Seva Samiti Boy Scouts Association was formed in 1914 at Allahabad, under the leadership of Pandit Shri Ram Bajpai.
Background:
- The Boy Scouts movement was founded in Britain in 1907-1908 by Robert Baden-Powell.
- It spread to India in the early 20th century, but at first only European and Anglo-Indian boys were allowed to join the official Boy Scouts in India.
- Indians felt that this was a form of racial discrimination.
About the Seva Samiti Boy Scouts Association:
- To provide scouting for Indian boys, Indian leaders set up their own scouting organisations.
- The Seva Samiti of Allahabad, a social service organisation founded in 1914, started a scouting wing.
- Shri Ram Bajpai organised and led the Seva Samiti Boy Scouts Association.
- Madan Mohan Malaviya and Hridaynath Kunzru were among those who supported it.
- Annie Besant also founded an Indian scouting organisation, the Indian Boy Scouts Association (1916), in Madras.
- It trained boys in discipline, service, first aid, and helping people at fairs, floods and other emergencies.
- The scouts served at the Kumbh Mela and other large gatherings.
Later developments:
- In 1921, Baden-Powell visited India, and Indian boys were allowed to join the official Boy Scouts organisation.
- After Independence, the various scouting organisations merged to form the Bharat Scouts and Guides (1950).
About Shri Ram Bajpai:
- He was a social worker and scouting pioneer of Allahabad.
- He devoted his life to the scout movement and social service.
- He is regarded as one of the fathers of the Indian scout movement.
Why not the other options?
- ✗Baden-Powell founded the worldwide scout movement; Annie Besant founded another Indian scout association; Malaviya supported the Seva Samiti.
Quick tip
Remember: Seva Samiti Boy Scouts Association (Allahabad, 1914) = Shri Ram Bajpai; Bharat Scouts and Guides formed in 1950.
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