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What does the term 'Mahatma' mean?
What does the term 'Mahatma' mean?
- High souled or venerable in Sanskrit (correct)
- Warrior in Hindi
- Royal in Sanskrit
- Peaceful protester in Gujarati
Who first referred to Mohandas Gandhi as the Father of the Nation?
Who first referred to Mohandas Gandhi as the Father of the Nation?
- Subhas Chandra Bose (correct)
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Sarojini Naidu
- British Officials
What is the meaning of 'Bapu' in Gujarati?
What is the meaning of 'Bapu' in Gujarati?
- Respected leader
- 'High soul'
- 'Peaceful warrior'
- Endearment for 'father' (correct)
What was the first baby of Mohandas and Kasturba named?
What was the first baby of Mohandas and Kasturba named?
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How many children did Mohandas Gandhi and Kasturba have?
How many children did Mohandas Gandhi and Kasturba have?
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Study Notes
Mahatma Gandhi
- 'Mahatma' means 'Great Soul' in Sanskrit.
- The term 'Mahatma' was first used to refer to Mohandas Gandhi by Rabindranath Tagore.
- 'Bapu' is a Gujarati term that means 'Father' and is used to affectionately refer to Gandhi.
Family of Gandhi
- The first child of Mohandas and Kasturba Gandhi was named Harilal.
- Mohandas Gandhi and Kasturba had a total of four sons: Harilal, Manilal, Ramdas, and Devdas.
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