Gandhi

When did Mahatma Gandhi return to India from South Africa?

• January 1910

• January 1915

• January 1920

• January 1905

What was the meaning of "Satyagraha," the new form of protest developed by Gandhi?

• Peaceful resistance

• Truth and force

• Non-violent civil disobedience

• Moral persuasion

What did Gandhi's adoption of the dhoti symbolize upon his return to India?

• His rejection of British culture.

• His embrace of the lower classes and self-reliance.

• His commitment to traditional Indian attire.

• His desire to simplify his life.

What was the primary purpose of Gandhi's 240-mile march to the coast?

• To gather support for Indian independence.

• To protest the British law prohibiting Indians from making their own salt.

• To demonstrate the physical endurance of his followers.

• To reach a secret meeting with British officials.

What did Gandhi continue to hope for regarding India’s future?

• A federal system modeled on Britain

• A united India where Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs live peacefully together

• Immediate industrialization under British guidance

• Complete isolation from other countries

What immediate consequence followed independence and partition?

• A peaceful transition with no displacement

• Large-scale outbreaks of violence between communities

• An immediate economic boom shared equally by all groups

• The British strengthened their control over the region