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Worksheets2nd October Gandhi and Shastri
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born on
October 2, 1896
October 2, 1840
October 2, 1880
October 2, 1869
At which place was Gandhiji born?
Porbandar
Rajkot
Ahmedabad
Delhi
What was Gandhiji's age when he got married to Kasturbai?
19
15
12
13
Gandhiji confessed his guilt of stealing for the purpose of smoking in a letter, promising never to steal in the future and asking for adequate punishment. To whom was this letter addressed?
Faher
Mother
Elder Brother
Friend
About how old was Gandhiji when he reached London to become a barrister?
20
19
21
18
To become a barrister in England, one had to join one of the Inns of Court. After obtaining admission, Gandhiji joined the Inner Temple on
October 5, 1870
December 15, 1885
November 6, 1888
January 3, 1880
Devdas was Gandhiji's
Only child
Second child
Eldest child
Youngest child
Gandhiji, the votary of nonviolence was shot dead on January 30, 1948, at Birla House, New Delhi, shortly after 5 p.m. while going to the prayer meeting. Which was that fateful day of the week?
Saturday
Wednesday
Friday
Monday
While holding a first-class ticket Gandhiji was ordered by a railway official to shift to the van compartment. On his refusal to comply with the unjust order, a constable was called to push him out with bag and baggage. Identify the railway station where this incident took place.
Natal
Johannesburg
Durban
Maritzburg
At which place was Gandhiji arrested for the first time by the British Government for sedition?
Bombay
Pune
Calcutta
Ahmedabad
On which day Gandhiji started with a band of chosen volunteers on his famous Dandi March to break the law by manufacturing illegally, but openly, salt from the sea?
12 March 1930
12 March 1931
13 March 1930
13 March 1931
Subhash Chandra Bose was elected President of the Congress in 1938 with Gandhiji's goodwill. He wanted a second term, but Gandhiji did not approve of it. Despite the disapproval, Bose fought the election and won it, defeating the official candidate by over 200 votes. Gandhiji took it as a personal defeat. Identify the candidate.
Lala Lajpatrai
Jawaharlal Nehru
Pattabhi Sitaramayya
Sarojini Naidu
On being arrested for his 'Quit India' programme, where was Gandhiji detained?
Yeravda Jail
Byculla Prison
Aga Khan Palace Jail
Ahmedabad Prison
he book 'Unto This Last' greatly captivated and transformed Gandhiji. So much so that he translated it into Gujarati. Who was its author?
Ruskin Bond
John Ruskin
Leo Tolstoy
Louis Fischer
Which of the following, according to Gandhiji, is an essential principle of satyagraha?
Infinite capacity for suffering
Non-violence
Truth
All of these
Who was born on 2 October 1904?
Mahatma Gandhi
Santosha Sir
Lal Bahadur Sastri
Jawaharlal Nehru
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi shares his birthday with another legendary personality
Jawaharlal Nehru
Subhash Chandra Bose
Lal Bahadur Sastri
Chandra Shekar Azad
Lal Bahadur Sastri served the Nation as a
President of India
Prime Minister of India
Governor
none of these
What portfolio was first held by Lal bahadur Shastri in Nehru's cabinet?
Education Minister
Minister of External Affairs
Railway Minister
Health Minister
Shastri was the first railway minister to resign from office. Which accident made Lal Bahadur Shastri resign as Railway Minister?
Ariyalur
Mahabubnagar
Lucknow
Amritsar
Which spelling did Gandhiji spell wrong as a child when the school inspector gave dictation to the class?
School
Kettle
Uniform
Umbrella
Which of the following popular slogans was given by Lal Bahadur Shastri?
Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan
Karo Ya Maro
Garibi Hatao
Roti, Kapada aur Makaan
Who inspired Gandhi with 'Ram Nam' in his childhood?
Kasturba
Putlibai
Rambha Dai
Lakshmi Das
Lal Bahadur Shastri died while he was outside India. Where did he die?
Moscow
Lahore
Tashkent
Tokyo
Which mythological character impressed Gandhiji for life when he saw a play on his life?
Harishchandra
Ashoka
Vikramaditya
Krishna
In the name Lal Bahadur Shastri, the title "Shastri" came from
his father
Britisher's gave him the name
it's a bachelor's degree
It's his caste name
Which book influenced Gandhiji greatly, which he read in England?
Be Vegetarian
Vegetables are good for health
Plea for Vegetarianism
Use of Vegetables
In which year Lal Bahadur Shastri was sworn in as Prime Minister of India?
1962
1954
1964
1965
Who asked Gandhiji to eat meat in order to become strong?
Sheikh Mehtab
Karsan Das
Lakshmi Das
Uka
Which one of the following is the memorial of Lal Bahadur Shastri?
Shakthi Sthal
Kisan Ghat
Vijay Ghat
Karma Bhumi
