Multiple choice

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?

  1. Tuesday

  2. Friday

  3. Wednesday

  4. Saturday
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B Correct answer
Explanation

January 30, 1948 was a Friday, the fateful day when Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated by Nathuram Godse at Birla House, New Delhi. Gandhi was on his way to the evening prayer meeting when he was shot at point-blank range shortly after 5 p.m., sending shockwaves across the nation and world.

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