Multiple choice general knowledge

What was the profession of Gandhiji's father?

  1. Farmer

  2. Diwan

  3. Shop-keeper

  4. Tehsildar
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Explanation

Karamchand Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhi's father, served as the Diwan (prime minister) of Porbandar state. The position of Diwan was the highest administrative office in a princely state's government during British colonial rule. Karamchand Gandhi held this position until his death in 1885.

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