1). In course of time, the community rejected this name2). They were very happy to be called harijans3). They were excessively proud of being children of God4). But, they preferred being called depressed classes

1). In course of time, the community rejected this name2). They were v

1.	1). In course of time, the community rejected this name2). They were very happy to be called harijans3). They were excessively proud of being children of God4). But, they preferred being called depressed classes
Answer» The sentence following the BLANK conveys that Dalits considered the term 'Harijan' patronising i.e.kindness that reflects superiority and sanctimonious i.e. showing moral superiority. Thus, it is EVIDENT that they intended to denounce the term. The only option that conveys this intended MESSAGE is option 1. Option 2, 3 and 4 go against the central IDEA of the paragraph.