How old was Gandhiji when his father died?
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13 years
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15 years
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16 years
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20 years
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Gandhiji was 16 years old when his father Karamchand Gandhi died in 1885. Gandhi was born in 1869, so 1885 would make him 16. This was a significant personal loss during his teenage years. Options 13, 15, and 20 are incorrect.