In the contexts of Indian history, which of the following statement/s is/are correct regarding Vaikom Satyagraha ?

1. It was a satyagraha against untouchability and caste discrimination.
2. Mahatma Gandhi participated in this Satyagraha.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Codes :

A) 1 only

B) 2 only

C) Both 1 and 2

D) Neither 1 nor 2

This MCQ is part of the UP PSC Previous Year Questions (PYQs) series, focusing on UPPSC Prelims 2021 (GS Paper I)