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What year did Mahatma Gandhi become the leader of the Indian National Congress?
What year did Mahatma Gandhi become the leader of the Indian National Congress?
- 1891
- 1915
- 1921 (correct)
- 1947
What was Gandhi's method of protest?
What was Gandhi's method of protest?
- Writing letters
- Public speeches
- Long fasts (correct)
- Legal action
What date did Mahatma Gandhi die?
What date did Mahatma Gandhi die?
- October 2, 1869
- January 30, 1948 (correct)
- August 15, 1947
- May 15, 1921
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Study Notes
- Mahatma Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869 in Gujarat, India.
- He trained as a lawyer and began practicing in India in 1891, but was unsuccessful.
- In 1915, Gandhi returned to India and began to lead protests against discrimination and land-taxes.
- In 1921, he became the leader of the Indian National Congress, and led nationwide campaigns for social and political reform.
- Gandhi adopted a simple lifestyle and undertook long fasts as a form of protest.
- In 1947, India became independent and the British Indian Empire was partitioned into two dominions.
- Following independence, religious violence broke out and Gandhi attempted to stop it with fasting and talks.
- Gandhi died on January 30, 1948, at the age of 80.
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