Question

Who among the following was known as the ‘Saint of the Gutters’?

• A. Baba Amte
• B. Mother Teresa
• C. C.F. Andrews
• D. Jyotirao Phule
• E. Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak

Hint:

Mother Teresa is remembered as the “Saint of the Gutters” for her lifelong dedication to the poor and sick in Kolkata.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Background.
Mother Teresa, a Roman Catholic nun of Albanian origin, dedicated her life to serving the poor, sick, and dying in Kolkata, India.
Step 2: Work.
She founded the Missionaries of Charity in 1950, focusing on the destitute, leprosy patients, and the homeless. Her deep compassion earned her the title “Saint of the Gutters.”
Step 3: Recognition.
She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 and canonized as Saint Teresa of Calcutta in 2016.
Thus, the correct answer is Mother Teresa.
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