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What is the establishment year of the Haj Committee in India?
  • 2023
  • 2002
  • 2019
  • 2009
Answer- B
The establishment of the Haj Committee of India dates back to 2002.AP Abdullahkutty has been appointed as the chairperson of the Haj Committee of India, while Munnawari Begum and Mafuja Khatun, two women, have been selected as vice-chairpersons, marking the first time in history.

The Ministry of Minority Affairs is the central ministry responsible for organizing the Haj pilgrimage in India. Indian pilgrims undertake the Haj pilgrimage through either the Haj Committee of India (HCoI) or the Ministry-approved Haj Group Organisers (HGOs).