Q1: At which of the following places was the Green Pamphlet issued by Mahatma Gandhi?
1. Bombay
2. Madras
3. Calcutta
4. Rajkot
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Answer: 4
Explanation: The Green Pamphlet, issued by Mahatma Gandhi on July 9, 1896, aimed to expose the plight of Indian indentured laborers and human rights violations in South Africa. This publication was a response to the British authorities and sought to shed light on the mistreatment of Indian laborers, presenting the British government’s actions as oppressive and exploitative. While Gandhi intended it to be an act of social justice and awareness, the British viewed it as an anti-government publication.
Q2: In which among the following years was Sabarmati Ashram established by Mahatma Gandhi?
1. 1921
2. 1919
3. 1915
4. 1917
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Answer: 3
Explanation: Sabarmati Ashram, also known as Gandhi Ashram or Harijan Ashram, was initially established at the Kocharab Bungalow of Jivanlal Desai in 1915. However, on June 17, 1917, it was relocated to a site on the banks of the Sabarmati River in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The ashram served as the epicenter of Gandhi’s activities and played a pivotal role in various freedom movements and the promotion of his principles of truth, non-violence, and self-reliance.
Q3: Who among the following was nominated as the first Satyagrahi by Mahatma Gandhi for the Individual Satyagraha of 1940?
1. Jawahar Lal Nehru
2. S. Satyamurti
3. Vinoba Bhave
4. None of the above
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Answer: 3
Explanation: Acharya Vinoba Bhave was the first Satyagrahi selected by Mahatma Gandhi for the Individual Satyagraha of 1940. He went to jail after speaking out against the war, as part of the movement’s focus on individual civil disobedience. Later, prominent leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru and Brahma Datt also participated in this nonviolent resistance campaign.
Q4: Which among the following books was authored by Mahatma Gandhi?
1. The Discovery of India
2. India’s Freedom
3. Hind Swaraj
4. My Truth
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Answer: 3
Explanation: Mahatma Gandhi authored the book Hind Swaraj or Indian Home Rule in 1909. This influential work presents Gandhi’s views on Swaraj (self-rule), modern civilization, mechanization, and the path to true self-governance for India. Hind Swaraj is a foundational text in the development of Gandhi’s philosophy and his vision for India’s future.
Q5: Which among the following marks Mahatma Gandhi’s first fast unto death?
1. Champaran Satyagraha
2. Kheda Satyagraha
3. Ahmedabad Mill Strike
4. All of the above
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Answer: 3
Explanation: Mahatma Gandhi’s first fast unto death occurred during the Ahmedabad Mill Strike in March 1918. The strike revolved around the demands of mill workers, and Gandhi undertook the fast as a means of protest against the industrial unrest and to pressure the mill owners and the British authorities to address the workers’ grievances.
Q6: After returning from South Africa, which among the following was the first successful Satyagraha of Mahatma Gandhi?
1. Kheda
2. Chauri-Chaura
3. Champaran
4. Bardoli
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Answer: 3
Explanation: Mahatma Gandhi’s first successful Satyagraha after returning from South Africa was the Champaran Satyagraha in 1917. This significant campaign aimed to combat the exploitation of indigo planters and provide assistance to the oppressed farmers in the Champaran district of Bihar. It marked a crucial early achievement in Gandhi’s efforts to mobilize and lead the Indian masses in the struggle for independence.
Q7: In which year was Sabarmati Ashram established?
1. 1914
2. 1915
3. 1916
4. 1917
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Answer: 2
Explanation: Sabarmati Ashram, originally known as Satyagraha Ashram, was established in 1915 at the Kocharab Bungalow in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Later, in 1917, it was shifted to the banks of the Sabarmati River.
Q8: What were the foundations of Gandhi’s principles?
1. Non-violence
2. Truth
3. Ethical and religious values
4. All of the above
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Answer: 3
Explanation: The foundations of Gandhi’s principles were based on truth (satya) and non-violence (ahimsa), which are ethical and religious values.
Q9: Who among the following has written Civil Disobedience, which had a profound impact on Gandhi?
1. Leo Tolstoy
2. Stefan Zweig
3. Henry David Thoreau
4. None of the above
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Answer: 3
Explanation: Civil Disobedience was written by Henry David Thoreau, an American author, poet, and philosopher. His ideas influenced Mahatma Gandhi’s thoughts and actions on civil disobedience and nonviolent resistance.
Q10: What was the Civil Disobedience Movement?
1. Independence from British
2. Active refusal to obey certain laws, demands, and commands of a government
3. Revolution
4. Freedom from slavery
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Answer: 2
Explanation: The Civil Disobedience Movement involved the active refusal of citizens to obey certain laws, demands, and commands of the government as a form of protest. It was one of Gandhi’s methods of nonviolent resistance.
Q11: What was the original name of Mirabehn, an associate, and disciple of Mahatma Gandhi?
1. Margarate Cousins
2. Oliver Schriener
3. Madeline Slade
4. None of the above
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Answer: 3
Explanation: Madeline Slade was the original name of Mirabehn. She was an associate and disciple of Mahatma Gandhi, and he named her Meera Behn.
Q12: Which among the following newspapers was established by Mahatma Gandhi and was an important tool for the political movement led by Gandhi and the Natal Indian Congress in South Africa?
1. Indian Voice
2. Satyagraha
3. Young India
4. Indian Opinion
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Answer: 4
Explanation: Mahatma Gandhi established the newspaper Indian Opinion in South Africa in 1903. The paper played a vital role in addressing the issues faced by the Indian immigrant community, fighting against racial discrimination, and advocating for their civil rights, contributing significantly to the political movement led by Gandhi.
Q13: Who among the following was the author of Mahatma-Life of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi?
1. D. G. Tendulkar
2. Jawahar Lal Nehru
3. Susheela Naiyyar
4. None of the above
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Answer: 1
Explanation: D. G. Tendulkar, an Indian writer and documentary filmmaker, is best known for his eight-volume biography of Mahatma Gandhi titled Mahatma: Life of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. This extensive biography delves into Gandhi’s life, philosophy, and his role in India’s struggle for independence.
Q14: Who among the following is the author of Mahatma Gandhi and His Myths?
1. Leo Tolstoy
2. Mark Shepard
3. Minoo Masani
4. None of the above
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Answer: 2
Explanation: Mahatma Gandhi and His Myths: Civil Disobedience, Nonviolence, and Satyagraha in the Real World is a book written by Mark Shepard. This work critically examines the practical implications and implicit meanings of Gandhian nonviolent action, offering a deeper understanding of his philosophy and its application.
Q15: Who among the following referred to Mahatma Gandhi as the father of the Nation?
1. Motilal Nehru
2. Subhash Chandra Bose
3. Jawaharlal Nehru
4. Rabindranath Tagore
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Answer: 2
Explanation: Subhas Chandra Bose, a prominent leader in the Indian independence movement, referred to Mahatma Gandhi as the father of the Nation when addressing the people of India in a radio broadcast from Singapore in 1944. This title acknowledged Gandhi’s central role in the struggle for India’s freedom.
Q16: Who acted as an emissary between Mahatma Gandhi and the Labour Government during the discussions of 1945-47?
1. Arun Shourie
2. Ajoy Bose
3. Sudhir Gosh
4. Kunwar Singh
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Answer: 3
Explanation: Sudhir Ghosh, a politician and diplomat, acted as an emissary between Mahatma Gandhi and the Labour Government during the discussions of 1945-47. These discussions eventually led to India’s independence from British rule.
Q17: For how many times was Mahatma Gandhi nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize?
1. 3
2. 4
3. 5
4. He was never nominated
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Answer: 3
Explanation: Mahatma Gandhi was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize five times between 1937 and 1948. However, he never received the prize, as he was tragically assassinated on January 30, 1948, just two days before the closing date for the 1948 Peace Prize nominations.
Q18: At which of the following places in Uttarakhand did Mahatma Gandhi stay for many days during India’s Freedom Struggle?
1. Mussoorie
2. Kausani
3. Almora
4. Nainital
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Answer: 2
Explanation: Mahatma Gandhi stayed in Kausani, Uttarakhand, for an extended period during India’s freedom struggle. He referred to the region as the Switzerland of India due to its scenic beauty and tranquil surroundings.
Q19: In which of the languages did Mahatma Gandhi publish newspapers with the name Harijans?
1. English only
2. Hindi & English
3. English & Gujarati
4. English, Hindi & Gujarati
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Answer: 4
Explanation: Mahatma Gandhi published the newspaper Harijan in multiple languages, including Harijan Bandu in Gujarati and Harijan Sevak in Hindi. These publications aimed to address various issues related to social reform, the upliftment of marginalized communities, and his principles of truth and non-violence.
Q20: About which of the following books did Mahatma Gandhi say, it brought about an instantaneous and practical transformation in my life?
1. Anna Karenina
2. War & Peace
3. Unto this last
4. None of the above
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Answer: 3
Explanation: Mahatma Gandhi said that Unto This Last, an essay and book on economy written by John Ruskin, brought about an instantaneous and practical transformation in his life.
Q21: Which among the following presents the correct order of establishment by Mahatma Gandhi?
1. Sabarmati Ashram
2. Tolstoy Farm
3. Phoenix Farm .
Choose the right option:
1. 1, 2, 3
2. 2, 1, 3
3. 3, 2, 1
4. 1, 3, 2
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Answer: 2
Explanation: The correct order of establishment is Phoenix Farm (inspired in 1904 by reading John Ruskin’s Unto This Last), Tolstoy Farm (1910), and Sabarmati Ashram (1915).
Q22: Which of the following was established by Mahatma Gandhi?
1. Mazoor-Mahajan Sabha
2. Tilak Swaraj Fund following the death of Lokamanya Tilak
3. Sevagram
Choose the right option:
1. Only 1 & 2
2. Only 2 & 3
3. Only 1 & 3
4. 1, 2 & 3
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Answer: 3
Explanation: Mahatma Gandhi established the Mazoor-Mahajan Sabha (Textile Labour Association) in 1916, the Tilak Swaraj Fund following the death of Lokamanya Tilak, and Sevagram in 1933.
Q23: Gandhiji’s first major struggle in the country was staged in Champaran district, Bihar, in 1917. Who was instrumental in persuading Gandhiji to visit Champaran and lead the struggle?
1. Rajendra Prasad
2. Raj Kumar Shukla
3. Dharnidhar
4. Shambhu Saran
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Answer: 2
Explanation: Raj Kumar Shukla, a moneylender, was instrumental in persuading Mahatma Gandhi to visit Champaran and lead the struggle against indigo plantation.
Q24: Which of the following organizations were established by Mahatma Gandhi?
1. All India Village Industries Association
2. All-India Spinners Association in 1925
3. Harijan Sevak Sangh in 1932.
Choose the right option:
1. Only 1 & 2
2. Only 2 & 3
3. Only 1 & 3
4. 1, 2 & 3
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Answer: 4
Explanation: Mahatma Gandhi established the All India Village Industries Association in 1934, All-India Spinners Association in 1925, and Harijan Sevak Sangh in 1932.
Q25: Which article was adopted by the constituent assembly with slogans of Mahatma Gandhi ki Jai?
1. Article 39
2. Article 17
3. Article 14
4. Article 45
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Answer: 2
Explanation: Article 17 – Abolition of untouchability was adopted by the constituent assembly with members chanting Mahatma Gandhi ki Jai.
Q26: Which of the following was included by Mahatma Gandhi in his nonviolent non-cooperation program of Satyagraha?
1. Surrender of titles and honors,
2. Resignation from government office
3. Withdrawal from government-affiliated schools and colleges
4. Boycott of law.
Choose the correct option
1. Only 1, 2 & 3
2. Only 1 & 2
3. Only 1, 2, 3 & 4
4. None of the above
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Answer: 3
Explanation: Mahatma Gandhi’s satyagraha program included the surrender of titles and honors, resignation from government office, withdrawal from government-affiliated schools and colleges, and boycott of law.
Q27: Which of the following statements about Mahatma Gandhi is/are correct?
1. His efforts resulted in the passing of the Agrarian Bill in the provincial legislature of Bihar in the late 1910s.
2. He established both the Tilak Swaraj Fund and C R Das Fund.
3. He said about Montagu Reforms that it is something unworthy of England to offer and India to accept.
Choose the correct option
1. Only 1 & 2
2. Only 2 & 3
3. Only 1 & 3
4. 1, 2 & 3
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Answer: 1
Explanation: The first statement is correct, based on the Champaran Agragarian dispute of North Bihar. The second statement is also correct. However, the third statement is incorrect. Tilak characterised the Montague reforms as unworthy and disappointing, while Mrs. Besant said that it was something unworthy of England to offer and India to accept.
Q28: Gandhiji founded the Satyagraha Sabha to protest against:
1. Communal Award
2. Simon Commission
3. Rowlatt Act
4. Cripps Mission
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Answer: 3
Explanation: Mahatma Gandhi founded the Satyagraha Sabha in February 1919 as a response to the repressive Rowlatt Act, which authorized the British colonial government to detain Indians without trial. Members of the Satyagraha Sabha pledged to disobey the Rowlatt Act and court arrest, marking a significant moment in India’s struggle for independence.
Q29: Consider the following statements with respect to Mahatma Gandhi:
1. During the freedom struggle, Mahatma Gandhi was arrested for the first time during the Civil Disobedience Movement.
2. Mahatma Gandhi was never arrested in South Africa.
Choose the correct option:
1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Both 1 & 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: 4
Explanation: The statement correctly points out that Mahatma Gandhi’s first arrest occurred in South Africa on January 10, 1908. He was taken into custody for failing to register or leave Transvaal and was sentenced to two months of simple imprisonment. However, he was released on January 30 following negotiations. His first arrest in India happened on April 10, 1919, in Palwal, Haryana, during the early stages of the Non-cooperation Movement.
Q30: From whom did Gandhiji receive his first lessons of non-violence and truth?
1. Rajchandra Ravjibhai
2. M.G. Ranade
3. G.K. Gokhale
4. Lala Lajpat Roy
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Answer: 1
Explanation: Gandhiji indeed received his first lessons in non-violence and truth from Rajchandra Ravjibhai, whom he met in Bombay. Rajchandra’s philosophical influence had a profound impact on Gandhi’s later life and his development of the principles of non-violence (ahimsa) and truth (satya).
Q31: Gandhiji was involved in a movement in South Africa against which act?
1. Asiatic Registration Act
2. Public Interest Act
3. Trade Dispute Act
4. Asian Employment Act
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Answer: 1
Explanation: The Asiatic Registration Act, also known as the Black Act, was passed by the Government of South Africa in 1906. Mahatma Gandhi and his delegation vigorously opposed this act, which required every male Asian to carry a thumb-printed certificate of identity obtained through registration. Their agitation and protests ultimately led to the repeal of the act.
Q32: Which of the following is/are correct features of Gandhiji’s Wardha Scheme of Basic Education?
1. Free and compulsory education for the age group 6 to 14.
2. Focused on mother tongue as the medium of instruction.
3. Abdication of conventional methods of giving education.
4. No religious education would be provided.
Choose the correct option
1. 1 only
2. 1, 2 & 3
3. 1, 3 & 4
4. 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Answer: 4
Explanation: The Wardha Scheme of Basic Education, developed by Mahatma Gandhi, aimed to provide free and compulsory education to children in the age group of 6 to 14. It emphasized using the mother tongue as the medium of instruction, deviating from conventional educational methods, and excluding religious education. This scheme focused on promoting practical skills and self-sufficiency among students.
Q33: Who said, The Mahatma is more right when he is wrong than we are when we are right?
1. S.C. Bose
2. Nehru
3. Acharya Kriplani
4. C.R. Das
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Answer: 3
Explanation: Acharya Kriplani’s statement about Gandhiji emphasizes the moral authority and ethical correctness that Gandhi possessed in his actions and decisions. It underscores that even when his actions may have appeared wrong or unconventional to some, they were guided by deeply held principles of truth and non-violence.
Q34: In which year did Winston Churchill refer to Gandhiji as the Half-Naked, Seditious Fakir?
1. 1931
2. 1933
3. 1942
4. 1947
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Answer: 1
Explanation: During a conference in 1931, Winston Churchill, the British statesman, famously referred to Gandhiji as the Half-Naked and Seditious Fakir. This derogatory remark reflected the British government’s view of Gandhi’s nonviolent resistance and his leadership in India’s independence movement.
Q35: When did Gandhiji move to South Africa?
1. 1898
2. 1890
3. 1893
4. 1905
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Answer: 3
Explanation: Gandhiji moved to South Africa in 1893 in connection with a professional work to represent an Indian merchant in a legal case.
Q36: Gandhiji went to South Africa to handle a case of which of the following organisations?
1. Dadasaheb Manufacturers & Co.
2. Abdul Steam Engine & Co.
3. Dada Abdullah & Co
4. None of the above
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Answer: 3
Explanation: Gandhiji went to South Africa in 1893 to handle a case for Dada Abdullah & Co., a business firm. Gandhiji was invited to handle the case as there were no Gujarati-speaking lawyers in South Africa, and Dada Abdullah preferred to conduct his case in Gujarati.
Q37: In which year did Gandhiji establish Tolstoy Farm near Johannesburg?
1. 1893
2. 1899
3. 1905
4. 1910
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Answer: 4
Explanation: Gandhiji established Tolstoy Farm near Johannesburg in 1910. Assisted by his friend Hermann Kallenbach, the farm served as the headquarters of his Satyagraha campaign and as a community dedicated to nonviolent principles.
Q38: Which of the following books influenced Gandhiji to adopt the policy of non-violence?
1. The Kingdom of God Is Within You
2. The Force of Nonviolence
3. A Testament of Hope
4. All of the above
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Answer: 1
Explanation: Mahatma Gandhi was indeed inspired to adopt the policy of non-violence after reading The Kingdom of God Is Within You, a work written by Leo Tolstoy in 1894. This book deeply influenced Gandhi and played a crucial role in shaping his philosophy of nonviolent resistance.
Q39: Who established the Passive Resistance Association in South Africa?
1. Mahatma Gandhi
2. Aurobindo Ghosh
3. Bipin Chandra Paul
4. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
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Answer: 1
Explanation: In 1906, Mahatma Gandhi established the Passive Resistance Association in South Africa to organize resistance against the Asiatic Registration Act, also known as the Black Act. This marked one of Gandhi’s earliest forays into organizing nonviolent resistance movements.
Q40: Who influenced Gandhiji with the philosophy of civil disobedience?
1. Martin Luther King, Jr.
2. David Thoreau
3. Leo Tolstoy
4. Abraham Lincoln
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Answer: 2
Explanation: Gandhiji was greatly influenced by the philosophy of civil disobedience presented by Henry David Thoreau, the American essayist, philosopher, and poet. Thoreau’s ideas on individual resistance to unjust government actions played a significant role in shaping Gandhi’s own thoughts and practices on civil disobedience.
Q41: For which reasons was Gandhiji awarded the ‘Kaiser-i-Hind’ by the British?
1. For his work in the Boer War
2. For remaining silent after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre
3. For stopping the Non-cooperation movement
4. For expelling S.C. Bose from Congress
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Answer: 1
Explanation: Gandhiji was indeed awarded the ‘Kaiser-i-Hind’ for his work during the Boer War, which he served as an ambulance driver. However, he returned the award in protest after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919, condemning the British government’s actions.
Q42: Which book did Gandhiji write when he was traveling from London to South Africa?
1. Hind Swaraj
2. Mein Kampf
3. War and Peace
4. A Confession
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Answer: 1
Explanation: The statement is accurate. Mahatma Gandhi initially wrote the book Hind Swaraj in Gujarati while traveling from London to South Africa in 1909. Later, after the Gujarati version was banned by the British in 1910, Gandhi translated it into English.
Q43: What is the name of Mahatma Gandhi’s autobiography?
1. Mein Kampf
2. A Confession
3. The Story of My Experiments with Truth
4. The Story of My Life as a Lawyer
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Answer: 3
Explanation: Mahatma Gandhi’s autobiography is indeed titled The Story of My Experiments with Truth. He first published it in his journal Navjivan from 1925 to 1929, and the English translation was subsequently published in the journal Young India.
Q44: Which personalities inspired Gandhiji?
1. Rajchandra Ravjibhai
2. Leo Tolstoy
3. John Ruskin
4. David Thoreau
Choose the correct option
1. 1 & 2
2. 1, 2 & 4
3. 2, 3 & 4
4. 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Answer: 4
Explanation: Gandhiji was inspired by the following personalities: 1) Rajchandra Ravjibhai, 2) Leo Tolstoy, 3) John Ruskin, and 4) David Thoreau. Each of these individuals influenced him in various aspects of his life and ideology.
Q45: In which of the following sessions of the Indian National Congress did Gandhiji serve as the president?
1. Belgaum session 1925
2. Ahmedabad session 1921
3. Tripuri session 1939
4. He never served as the president of INC in any session
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Answer: 1
Explanation: Gandhiji served as the president of INC in the Belgaum session of 1925. It is the only session where he served as the president.
Q46: In which of the following sessions of the INC did Jawaharlal Nehru meet Gandhiji for the first time?
1. Bombay session 1904
2. Patna session 1914
3. Lucknow session 1916
4. Kanpur session 1925
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Answer: 3
Explanation: Jawaharlal Nehru met Gandhiji for the first time during the Lucknow session of INC in 1916. Nehru described the encounter by saying that Gandhiji appeared distant and different, as well as un-political, to many of the young men present at that time.
Q47: Who said about Gandhiji, He seemed very distant and different and un-political to many of us young men?
1. Jawaharlal Nehru
2. S.C Bose
3. Abul Kalam Azad
4. Maulana Ali
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Answer: 1
Explanation: During the Lucknow session of INC in 1916, Jawaharlal Nehru met Gandhiji for the first time and described him as, He seemed very distant and different and un-political to many of us young men.
Q48: Why did Gandhiji adopt the loin-cloth as his dress?
1. It was suggested by Gokhale
2. To express his compassion for the masses he was representing
3. It was his first handmade creation
4. None of the above
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Answer: 2
Explanation: In 1921, Gandhiji adopted the loin-cloth as his dress while he was in Madurai. This change in attire was a symbolic expression of his solidarity with the masses he represented.
Q49: Who was the personal secretary of Gandhiji?
1. Mahadev Desai
2. Sharat Bose
3. K.C. Nayyar
4. S.P. Mitra
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Answer: 1
Explanation: Mahadev Desai served as the personal secretary of Gandhiji for 25 years. He was arrested for the first time in 1921.
Q50: Which of the following days is celebrated worldwide on the same day as Gandhiji’s birthday?
1. International Day of Non-Violence
2. International Day of Satyagraha
3. International Day of Peace
4. International Day of Liberty
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Answer: 1
Explanation: The International Day of Non-Violence is indeed celebrated worldwide on October 2nd, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti in India. This day commemorates the philosophy of non-violence and pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi’s contributions to peace and freedom.
Q51: In which jail was Mahatma Gandhi lodged when Congress Volunteers made a raid on Dharasana Salt Depot?
1. In Yerwada Jail
2. In Sabarmati Jail
3. In Agha Khan Palace, Poona
4. In Ahmadnagar Fort Jail
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Answer: 1
Explanation: Mahatma Gandhi was already arrested and lodged in Yerwada Jail when a raid was made by Congress Volunteers on Dharasana salt depot. The raid took place on 21st May 1930, led by Sarojini Naidu, Imam Sahib, and Manilal.
Q52: Which title was given by the British Government to Mahatma Gandhi, which he later surrendered during the Non-cooperation Movement?
1. Hind Kesari
2. Kaiser-e-Hind
3. Rai Bahadur
4. Rt. Honourable
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Answer: 2
Explanation: During the Non-cooperation Movement, Mahatma Gandhi appealed to everyone to adopt the policy of ‘progressive, non-violent, non-cooperation,’ which included the surrender of all titles and government posts. Gandhi himself surrendered the title of Kaiser-e-Hind.
Q53: Which of the following statements is correct about Gandhiji’s Champaran Movement?
1. The security of the rights of Harijans
2. Civil disobedience movement
3. Maintaining the unity of Hindu society
4. Solving the problems of indigo workers
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Answer: 4
Explanation: The Champaran Satyagraha was the first Satyagraha movement led by Mahatma Gandhi in India. It aimed to solve the problems faced by indigo workers. The European planters had been forcing the peasants to grow indigo on 3/20 of the total land, known as the Tinkathia system.
Q54: Which movement inspired Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel to become a follower of Gandhiji?
1. Kheda Satyagraha
2. Champaran Satyagraha
3. Salt Satyagraha
4. Khadi Satyagraha
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Answer: 1
Explanation: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel became a follower of Gandhiji inspired by the Kheda Satyagraha. The Kheda Satyagraha was organised by Mahatma Gandhi in the Kheda district of Gujarat, India, during the British Raj period.
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