Basic Teachings of Mahatma Gandhi NDA Questions

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Basic Teachings of Mahatma Gandhi MCQ Questions


1.
Mahatma Gandhi's central philosophical concept, referring to steadfast adherence to truth and non-violent resistance to injustice, is known as:
A.
Satyagraha
B.
Swadeshi
C.
Trusteeship
D.
Ahimsa alone
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ANSWER :
A. Satyagraha
2.
The term 'Satyagraha' is derived from two Sanskrit/Gujarati words, 'Satya' (truth) and 'Agraha', which means:
A.
Sacrifice
B.
Firmness/insistence
C.
Silence
D.
Weapon
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ANSWER :
B. Firmness/insistence
3.
Gandhi's principle of 'Ahimsa', a core element of his philosophy, refers to:
A.
Non-violence in thought, word, and deed towards all living beings
B.
Aggressive armed resistance
C.
Violent overthrow of unjust rulers
D.
Complete passivity and inaction
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ANSWER :
A. Non-violence in thought, word, and deed towards all living beings
4.
Gandhi believed that Ahimsa was not a philosophy for the weak, but required, in his view:
A.
Physical weakness
B.
Great courage and inner strength to resist injustice without resorting to violence
C.
Cowardice and avoidance of confrontation
D.
Blind obedience to authority
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ANSWER :
B. Great courage and inner strength to resist injustice without resorting to violence
5.
Gandhi's concept of 'Swaraj' extended beyond mere political independence from British rule to also encompass:
A.
Only military strength
B.
Only economic self-sufficiency
C.
Only religious conversion
D.
Self-rule at the individual level, including self-discipline and moral self-governance
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ANSWER :
D. Self-rule at the individual level, including self-discipline and moral self-governance
6.
Gandhi's advocacy of 'Swadeshi' encouraged Indians to use goods produced within the country and to boycott foreign goods, particularly British textiles, as a means of promoting:
A.
Complete isolation from world trade forever
B.
Foreign investment
C.
Economic self-reliance and protest against colonial exploitation
D.
Military rearmament
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ANSWER :
C. Economic self-reliance and protest against colonial exploitation