Multiple choice general knowledge history By which name was Gandhi lovingly called by his countrymen? Dada Bapu Bhai Sir Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation 'Bapu' (meaning 'father' in Gujarati) was the affectionate name given to Gandhi by his countrymen, showing their reverence for him as the father of the nation. 'Dada' means elder brother, 'Bhai' means brother, and 'Sir' is a formal British title.