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Which of the following best describes Mahatma Gandhi's vision for post-Independence India?
Which of the following best describes Mahatma Gandhi's vision for post-Independence India?
- A rejection of religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence
- A return to traditional village life and self-sacrifice for the sake of achieving peace and harmony (correct)
- A continuation of British colonialism
- A scientific and technological world view espoused by Nehru
What is the significance of Mahatma Gandhi's assassination in relation to religion and politics in the subcontinent?
What is the significance of Mahatma Gandhi's assassination in relation to religion and politics in the subcontinent?
- It signifies the end of religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence in India
- It highlights the tense and conflicting relations between religion and politics in the subcontinent (correct)
- It marks the beginning of British colonialism in India
- It represents the triumph of secularism over religious extremism
What does Gandhi mean by 'that religion which underlies all religions'?
What does Gandhi mean by 'that religion which underlies all religions'?
- The belief in a single, universal God
- The rejection of all religions in favor of secularism
- An ethical attitude to life that causes individuals to lead a non-violent existence (correct)
- A specific creed such as Hinduism, Islam, or Christianity
