Multiple choice

Why were the British afraid of regarding Gandhi and his wife?

  1. That they would lead an uprising

  2. That they would start to advocate for war

  3. That they would break things

  4. That they would die
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The British authorities were deeply concerned that if Gandhi or his wife died while imprisoned, it would spark widespread outrage, massive riots, and turn them into martyrs. Their non-violent protests and fasts meant that their physical survival in custody was a major political concern for the colonial government. Other options like advocating for war or breaking things contradict Gandhi's core philosophy of non-violence.

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