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Gandhiji Quiz

Q.1. Gandhiji was born on (a) October 5, 1896 (b) October 3, 1840 (c) October 2, 1869 (d) October 10, 1880 Q.2. What was the name of Gandhiji's father?

• (a) Jawaharlal (b) Karamchand • (c) Azad (d) Mohandas

Q.3. What was the name of Gandhiji's mother?

• (a) Putlibai (b) Karamchand • (c) Indira (d) Kasturba

Q.4. What was the name of Gandhiji's wife?

• (a) Putlibai (b) Karamchand • (c) Indira (d) Kasturba

Q.5. Where was Gandhiji born? (a) Porbandar (b) Rajkot (c) Ahmedabad (d) Delhi

Q.6. What was his age when he got married to Kasturba Gandhi? (a) 19 years (b) 15 years (c) 12 years (d) 13 years Q.7. How old was Gandhiji when he reached London to become a barrister? (a) 20 years (b) 19 years (c) 21 years (d) 18 years Q.8. Devdas was Gandhiji's (a) Only child (b) Second child (c) Eldest child (d) Youngest child Q.9. When did Gandhiji started his famous Dandi March? (a) 10th March, 1930 (b) 11th March, 1930 (c) 12th March, 1930 (d) 13th March, 1930

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Q.10. Who was the author of the book "Unto This Last", which was translated into Gujarati by Gandhiji? (a) Ruskin Bond (b) John Ruskin (c) Leo Tolstoy (d) Louis Fischer Q.11. Who translated "The Story of My Experiments with Truth" in English? (a) Maganlal Gandhi (b) Mahadev Desai (c) Pyarelalji (d) Sushila Nayyar Q.12. Name the books written by Gandhiji. Ans. Hind Swaraj and My Experiments with Truth Q.13. To promote the anti-untouchability campaign, which publication of a weekly paper was started by Gandhiji? Ans. Harijan Q.14. Who saluted Mahatma Gandhi as "the maker of freedom achieved in a unique way"? Ans. J B Kripalani Q.15. When did Gandhiji get his head shaved, discard his clothes and settle for a loin cloth? Ans. 1921 Q.16. Who was the Private Secretary of Mahatma Gandhi? Ans. Mahadev Desai Q.17. Who said "Like the historic march of Ramchandra to Lanka, the march of Gandhi will be memorable". Ans. Motilal Nehru Q.18. The historic August session of the All-India Congress Committee, at which the Quit India Resolution was passed, was held at Gowali Park in __________________. Ans. Bombay Q.19. Gandhiji describes his two lungs as __________ and __________. Ans. Ahimsa and truth Q.20. Which Viceroy said: "Mr Gandhi's religious and moral views are, I believe, admirable, but I confess that I find it difficult to understand the practice of them in politics." Ans. Lord Reading

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Q.21. What was the profession of Gandhiji's father? Ans. Diwan Q.22. How many children did Putlibai have? Ans. One daughter and three sons Q.23. What was the name of Gandhiji's sister? Ans. Raliat Q.24. Who inspired Gandhiji with ' Ram Nam' in his childhood? Ans. Rambha Dai Q.25. Where did Gandhiji receive his primary education? Ans. Rajkot Q.26. Which mythological character impressed Gandhiji for life when he saw a play on his life? Ans. Harishchandra Q.27. Who asked Gandhiji to eat meat in order to become strong? Ans. Sheikh Mehtab Q.28. How old was Gandhiji when his father died? Ans. 16 years Q.29. In which year did Gandhiji pass his matriculation in England? Ans. 1890 Q.30. What were the vows taken up by Gandhiji before he left for England? (a) Not to take alcohol (b) Not to eat meat (c) Not to eye other women (d) All of the above

Q.31. Which institution did Gandhiji join as a member during his stay in England? Ans. Vegetarian Society Q.32. What did Birla House, New Delhi, where Gandhiji was shot dead, was turned into? Ans. A government - run Gandhi museum. Q.33. Which leader meet Gandhiji last before he was shot dead?

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Ans. Vallabhbhai Patel Q.34. Book ‘The Satyagrah’ was originally written in .................... Ans. Gujarati Q.35. Who said “Live as if you were to die tomorrow? Learn as if you were to live forever.” Ans. Mahatma Gandhi Q.36. When is the International Day of Non-Violence celebrated? Ans. 2nd October Q.37. What was the title given by MK Gandhi to his Gujarati translation of "Unto This Last"? Ans. Sarvodaya Q.38. Which of the following slogans is associated with the name of Gandhiji? (a) Do or Die (b) Tum mujhe khoon do main tumhe azaadi dunga (c) Swaraj is my birth-right (d) Jai Hind Q.39. How many days did Mahatma Gandhi and his volunteers took to cover 24 miles journey from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi? Ans. 24 Q.40. Where is Sabarmati Ashram located? Ans. Ahmedabad Q.41. Which was his first movement in India? Ans. Champaran Satyagraha Q.42. What did Gandhiji studied in England? Ans. Law Q.43. "Mahatma" means ____________. Ans. Great Soul Q.44. Gandhiji’s death anniversary is celebrated as _________. Ans. Martyr’s Day Q.45. What does, “agraha” mean in the term, “Satyagraha?” Ans. Insistence Q.46. Name the popular civil disobedience movement, which was also called as India August movement? Ans. Quit India Movement

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Q.47. How many times was Mahatma Gandhi nominated for Nobel Peace prize? Ans. 5 times Q.48. Who accorded the title, “Mahatma,” on Gandhi and in which year? Ans. Rabindranath Tagore, 1915 Q.49.Who of the following desired to convert Gandhiji to Christianity in South Africa? Ans. A. W. Baker Q.50. On being arrested for his "Quit India" programme, where was Gandhiji detained? Ans. Ahmedabad Prison