Question 1

The salt march was also called

Accepted Answer

The Salt March was called the "white flowing river" because of the thousands of people dressed in white who joined Gandhi in the march to the sea to make salt.

Question 2

civil disobedience is also known as

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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 3

Gandhi- Irwin pact was made in

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The Gandhi-Irwin Pact was signed in 1931, marking an agreement 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 4

When did Gandhi start Tolstoy farm in south Africa?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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 6

when did Gandhi's All India Harijan Samaj start?

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Gandhi's All India Harijan Samaj was started in 1932 to work for the upliftment of the Dalits, whom Gandhi referred to as Harijans.

Question 7

where is wardha ashram situated?

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

Question 8

when did Gandhi start the weekly called Harijan?

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Gandhi started the weekly called Harijan in 1933 to promote the cause of the untouchables, which was a key part of his social reform efforts.

Question 9

Who called Gandhi as half nakedseditious fakir?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Who is political guru of Gandhi?

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Gopal Krishna Gokhale was considered Mahatma Gandhi's political mentor. Gandhi himself acknowledged Gokhale's influence on his understanding of Indian politics and leadership in the freedom movement.

Question 11

when did Gandhi publish HInd Swaraj?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

who is known as frontier Gandhi?

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Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, a Pashtun independence activist, was known as "Frontier Gandhi" for his non-violent opposition to British rule in India, similar to Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy.

Question 13

The life of mahatma vgandhi is written by

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

Question 14

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 15

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 16

Quit India movement is also known as

Accepted Answer

The Quit India Movement, launched by Mahatma Gandhi in August 1942 in response to Gandhi's call for immediate independence of India from British rule, is also known as the August Movement.

Quiz 7: Gandhi and His Contributions to Indias Freedom Struggle