Mahatma Gandhi Biography

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What honorific title was first applied to Gandhi in South Africa in 1914?

Mahātmā

Where did Gandhi train in law before being called to the bar at the age of 22?

Inner Temple, London

In which country did Gandhi first employ nonviolent resistance in a campaign for civil rights?

South Africa

What did Gandhi set about organizing upon his return to India in 1915?

Peasants, farmers, and urban labourers Signup and view all the answers

In what year did Gandhi assume leadership of the Indian National Congress?

1921 Signup and view all the answers

What was Gandhi's ultimate goal in leading nationwide campaigns?

Achieving swaraj or self-rule Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Gandhi adopting the short dhoti?

Identification with India's rural poor Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the practices Gandhi undertook as a means of both introspection and political protest?

Living in a self-sufficient residential community, eating simple food, and undertaking long fasts Signup and view all the answers

What major event did Gandhi lead to challenge the British-imposed salt tax?

Dandi Salt March in 1930 Signup and view all the answers

What did Gandhi call for in 1942 in relation to British rule in India?

British to quit India Signup and view all the answers

What was the response of Britain to the call for independence in 1947?

Granted independence but partitioned the British Indian Empire into two dominions Signup and view all the answers

What action did Gandhi take to alleviate distress after the partition of British India?

Visited affected areas and undertook hunger strikes Signup and view all the answers

What did Gandhi's assassination lead to him being commemorated as in India?

Father of the Nation Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Gandhi's birthday, 2 October?

Commemorated as Gandhi Jayanti, a national holiday, and worldwide as the International Day of Nonviolence Signup and view all the answers

What was Gandhi commonly called during India's nationalist movement and immediately after?

Bapu Signup and view all the answers

What was Gandhi's father's occupation and role in the Porbandar state?

Dewan (chief minister) Signup and view all the answers

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