Question 1

Satyagraha claims for itself the great virtue of:
A)physical strength
B)power
C)knowledge
D)fearlessness

Accepted Answer

Satyagraha, a concept introduced by Mahatma Gandhi, emphasizes nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience as a means to achieve political and social goals. It claims fearlessness as its virtue, as it requires the courage to stand up against injustice without resorting to violence.

Question 2

Gandhi said Satyagraha is an ------------ of a person.
A)basic need
B)inherent birth right
C)basic desire
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

Gandhi described Satyagraha as an inherent birth right of a person, emphasizing its role as a nonviolent way to assert one's rights and seek justice.

Question 3

---------------------- is a form of Non-cooperation.
A)fasting
B)protest
C)war
D)all of these

Accepted Answer

Fasting is a form of non-cooperation as it is a peaceful way to resist or protest against something without engaging in active confrontation or violence.

Question 4

Who use the term Bread-labour firstly?
A)gandhi
B)ruskin
C)tolstoy
D)thoreau

Accepted Answer

Tolstoy was the first to use the term "bread-labor," which refers to the idea that everyone should earn their bread through their own labor, influencing Gandhi's philosophy later on.

Question 5

Sarvodaya means:
A)good for all
B)uplift of all
C)good for greatest number
D)welfare

Accepted Answer

Sarvodaya is a term meaning 'universal uplift' or 'progress of all'. It was used by Mahatma Gandhi as a title for his 1908 translation of John Ruskin's tract on political economy, "Unto This Last", and Gandhi came to use the term for the ideal of his own political philosophy.

Question 6

Kumarappa said, "------------ basis is all embracing love"
A)sarvodaya's
B)satyagraha's
C)swadesi
D)trusteeship

Accepted Answer

Kumarappa said, "Sarvodaya's basis is all embracing love," emphasizing the principle of universal uplift or welfare for all, which is central to Sarvodaya philosophy.

Question 7

Gandhi take his concept of Trusteeship from:
A)un to this last
B)civil disobedience
C)isavasyaupanisad
D)gita

Accepted Answer

Gandhi's concept of Trusteeship is influenced by the principles found in ancient Indian scriptures, including the Isavasya Upanishad, which emphasizes living life in a manner that harmonizes with the natural world and respects the interconnectedness of all beings.

Question 8

According to Gandhi, industry was a joint enterprise of labour and capital in which 'owners' and 'workers' were ----------------- for society.
A)protectors
B)distributers
C)co-trustees
D)owners

Accepted Answer

Gandhi believed in the concept of trusteeship, where both owners and workers are seen as co-trustees of the wealth they generate, implying a shared responsibility towards society and not just towards personal or sectional interests.

Question 9

The earliest trends of Trusteeship can be found in the visions of:
A)st. ambrose
B)st. francis
C)ruskin
D)tolstoy

Accepted Answer

St. Ambrose was one of the earliest proponents of the idea of trusteeship, which holds that individuals have a responsibility to use their wealth and resources for the benefit of others.

Question 10

-------------------- is the vow consists in the use of country made things.
A)astheya
B)swadesi
C)trusteeship
D)ahimsa

Accepted Answer

Swadeshi is the vow that consists in the use of country-made things. It was a key focus of Mahatma Gandhi's campaign for Indian self-reliance and independence, advocating for the use of goods produced within India as a way to protest against British colonial rule.

Question 11

Gandhi said the political institutions of ------------------- will lay the foundations of economic decentralisation.
A)democracy
B)socialism
C)panchayati raj
D)rashtra raj

Accepted Answer

Gandhi believed that Panchayati Raj institutions, which are a system of local self-government in India, would lay the foundations for economic decentralisation. He advocated for power to be decentralized to the villages, making them self-sufficient units.

Question 12

Gandhi advocated ---------------------- which is more useful to self-sufficient village industries.
A)appropriate technology
B)huge machineries
C)sophisticated technology
D)zero technology

Accepted Answer

Gandhi advocated for "appropriate technology," which aligns with his vision of self-sufficient village industries, emphasizing technologies that are sustainable, accessible, and beneficial to the local community without causing harm or dependency.

Question 13

Gandhi recommended economy which is :
A)capital based
B)labour predominant
C)industry predominant
D)technology devoid

Accepted Answer

Gandhi recommended an economy that is labour predominant, emphasizing manual labor and self-sufficiency over industrialization and technological advancement.

Question 14

According to Gandhi, "For me there can be no politics with out:
A)religion
B)democracy
C)decentralisation
D)power

Accepted Answer

Gandhi believed that religion and politics were inseparable, asserting that ethical and moral principles derived from religion should guide political actions and policies. He saw religion as a way to ensure that politics would be conducted in a manner that was just and beneficial to all.

Question 15

Gandhi said, "Politics without ----------------- is a thing to be avoided".
A)socialism
B)justice
C)morality
D)positive attitude

Accepted Answer

Gandhi believed that morality was an essential component of politics. He argued that without moral principles, politics would become a tool for personal gain rather than a means to serve the public good.

Question 16

Federation of decentralised democratic rural community is called by Gandhi is:
A)ramaraj
B)democracy
C)panchyat raj
D)sarvodaya

Accepted Answer

Gandhi referred to the federation of decentralized democratic rural communities as "Panchayat Raj," emphasizing local self-governance through village councils.

Question 17

Swaraj means:
A)self government
B)political self government
C)governmentd.
D)local

Accepted Answer

The answer of Swaraj means:
A)self government
B)political self government
C)governmentd.
D)local...

Question 18

In Gandhi's opinion ---------------- is a sin against God and Man.
A)alcoholism
B)religious rituals
C)varna system
D)untouchability

Accepted Answer

Gandhi considered untouchability a sin against God and Man because it discriminated against individuals based on their birth in the caste system, violating principles of equality and justice.

Question 19

According to Gandhi the practice of --------------- is very helpful to dilute environmental issues.
A)swadesi
B)trusteeship
C)satya
D)fasting

Accepted Answer

Gandhi advocated for the practice of "swadesi," which emphasizes self-sufficiency and the use of locally produced goods. This approach can help reduce environmental issues by minimizing the carbon footprint associated with transportation and promoting sustainable local economies.

Quiz 2: Gandhis Philosophy and Concepts

Satyagraha claims for itself the great virtue of:

Gandhi said Satyagraha is an ------------ of a person.

---------------------- is a form of Non-cooperation.

Who use the term Bread-labour firstly?

Sarvodaya means:

Kumarappa said, "------------ basis is all embracing love"

Gandhi take his concept of Trusteeship from:

According to Gandhi, industry was a joint enterprise of labour and capital in which 'owners' and 'workers' were ----------------- for society.

The earliest trends of Trusteeship can be found in the visions of:

-------------------- is the vow consists in the use of country made things.

Gandhi said the political institutions of ------------------- will lay the foundations of economic decentralisation.

Gandhi advocated ---------------------- which is more useful to self-sufficient village industries.

Gandhi recommended economy which is :

According to Gandhi, "For me there can be no politics with out:

Gandhi said, "Politics without ----------------- is a thing to be avoided".

Federation of decentralised democratic rural community is called by Gandhi is:

Swaraj means:

In Gandhi's opinion ---------------- is a sin against God and Man.

According to Gandhi the practice of --------------- is very helpful to dilute environmental issues.