Yasmin Khan on the Indian Partition: Gandhi's role

The transcript discusses Gandhi's significant role in promoting nonviolence and leading movements in the 1920s and 1930s. However, by the 1940s, his influence waned as violence became more accepted. During the partition, Gandhi attempted to restore unity, but faced challenges due to his ideals of nonviolence and unity among Hindus and Muslims. His approach sometimes led to perceptions of bias, despite his intentions for inclusivity.

What was Gandhi's primary strategy in the 1920s and 1930s to push for Indian freedom?

• Economic sanctions

• Armed rebellion

• Diplomatic negotiations

• Non-cooperation movements

Why did Gandhi's influence begin to wane in the 1940s?

• He joined a different political party

• He was no longer interested in politics

• The idea of nonviolence was losing appeal

• He moved to another country

During the partition, what was Gandhi's approach to the rising violence?

• He remained neutral

• He encouraged more violence

• He left the country

• He tried to bring people together and restore order

How did Gandhi view the differences between Hindus and Muslims?

• He believed they were fundamentally different

• He thought they should be separated

• He saw no difference and wanted unity

• He ignored the issue completely

What challenge did Gandhi face regarding his identity as a Hindu reformist?

• He was seen as biased towards Hindus

• He was not accepted by any community

• He was forced to change his religion

• He was unable to practice his faith