Question 1

Civil disobedience is also known as

Accepted Answer

Civil disobedience is often referred to as non-violent resistance, as it involves the peaceful refusal to obey certain laws, demands, or commands of a government or occupying power.

Question 2

Gandhi- Irwin pact was made in

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The Gandhi-Irwin Pact was signed in 1931, specifically on March 5, 1931, between Mahatma Gandhi and the then Viceroy of India, Lord Irwin, to suspend the civil disobedience movement by the Indian National Congress in exchange for certain concessions from the British Government.

Question 3

When did Gandhi start Tolstoy farm in South Africa?

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Gandhi started Tolstoy Farm in South Africa in 1910 as a community where he could practice his principles of satyagraha and simple living.

Question 4

Where was Gandhi's first satyagraha in India?

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Gandhi's first satyagraha in India was in Champaran, Bihar, in 1917, to address the grievances of indigo farmers who were being exploited by British planters.

Question 5

When did Gandhi's All India HarijanSamaj start?

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Gandhi's All India Harijan Samaj was started in 1932.

Question 6

Where is Wardha ashram situated?

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Wardha Ashram, also known as Sevagram Ashram, is situated in Maharashtra. It was one of the residences of Mahatma Gandhi.

Question 7

When did Gandhi start the weekly called Harijan?

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Gandhi started the weekly called Harijan in 1933 to address issues related to the untouchable community and promote their rights and welfare.

Question 8

Who called Gandhi as half naked seditious fakir?

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Winston Churchill famously referred to Mahatma Gandhi as a "half-naked fakir" in a disparaging manner, reflecting his critical view of Gandhi's method of peaceful protest and his role in the Indian independence movement.

Question 9

Who is the political guru of Gandhi?

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Gopal Krishna Gokhale was considered Mahatma Gandhi's political mentor, guiding him in his understanding and approach towards Indian politics and the struggle for independence.

Question 10

When did Gandhi publish Hind Swaraj?

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Gandhi published Hind Swaraj in 1909, outlining his vision for Indian self-rule and his critique of modern civilization.

Question 11

According to Vivekananda, the absolute can be described as

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The absolute, according to Vivekananda, can be described as Sat-cit-ananda, which means existence-consciousness-bliss.

Question 12

The life of Mahatma Gandhi is written by

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Louis Fischer wrote a biography of Mahatma Gandhi titled "The Life of Mahatma Gandhi."

Question 13

Martin Luther King was influenced by the non- violent teachings of

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Martin Luther King was significantly influenced by the non-violent teachings and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi. He adopted Gandhi's approach in his struggle for civil rights and equality in the United States.

Question 14

Who is the chief exponent of two nation theory?

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The chief exponent of the Two-Nation Theory, which posited that Muslims and Hindus were two distinct nations, each deserving their own sovereign state, was Muhammad Ali Jinnah. This theory was a foundational element in the creation of Pakistan.

Question 15

Quit India movement is also known as

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The Quit India Movement, launched by Mahatma Gandhi in August 1942 in response to the British refusal to grant immediate independence to India, is also known as the August Movement due to its initiation in August.

Question 16

According to Vivekananda, believer in the universal religion would be prepared to learn from

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Vivekananda believed in the universal acceptance of all religions and emphasized learning from the scriptures of all religions, not just those from a single tradition.

Question 17

Universal religion is acceptable to

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Universal religion, by definition, is meant to be acceptable to all minds, transcending individual religious beliefs, geographical boundaries, and cultural differences.

Question 18

Vivekananda was the disciple of

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Vivekananda was the disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, who is often referred to as Sri Ramakrishna. Ramakrishna played a pivotal role in the spiritual development of Vivekananda.

Question 19

According to Radhakrishnan the ultimate human destiny is

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The answer of According to Radhakrishnan the ultimate human destiny...

Question 20

Sree Narayana Guru consecrated the idol of --- at Aruvipuram

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Sree Narayana Guru consecrated the idol of Shiva at Aruvipuram, which was a significant event in the social reform movement in Kerala, symbolizing openness and equality in worship.

Quiz 8: Exploring the Life, Philosophy, and Legacy of Mahatma Gandhi