Tag: history

Gandhi founded the Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, in 1917. It became his headquarters for the Indian independence movement and remained there for years. Maharashtra, Bihar, and West Bengal did not host his first major ashram.

Gandhi traveled to England in 1888 to study law at University College London. He was called to the bar in 1891 and returned to India shortly after, before later moving to South Africa.

The Quit India Movement was launched by Gandhi on August 8, 1942 during the All-India Congress Committee session in Bombay. It was a major civil disobedience movement demanding immediate British withdrawal from India.

Mahatma Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869 in Porbandar, which is a coastal city in the present-day Indian state of Gujarat. Porbandar is located in the Kathiawar region of Gujarat.

Mahatma Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869 in Porbandar, Gujarat. This date is celebrated as Gandhi Jayanti in India and is a national holiday.

Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated on January 30, 1948 by Nathuram Godse in New Delhi. This occurred shortly after India's independence in 1947 and during the turbulent partition period.

To answer this question, the user needs to have knowledge about Mahatma Gandhi and his relationship with his countrymen.

Here is an explanation of each option:

A. Bhai: While "bhai" is a term of endearment meaning "brother" in Hindi, it was not the name by which Gandhi was lovingly called by his countrymen.

B. Bapu: This is the correct option. Mahatma Gandhi was lovingly called "Bapu" by his countrymen. "Bapu" means "father" in Hindi, and it reflects the respect and admiration that people had for him.

C. Sir: "Sir" is a respectful term used to address someone with authority or in a formal setting. It was not the name by which Gandhi was lovingly called by his countrymen.

D. Dada: "Dada" is a term of endearment meaning "elder brother" in Hindi. While it is used to show affection, it was not the name by which Gandhi was lovingly called by his countrymen.

The correct answer is: B. Bapu

Pingali Venkayya, a freedom fighter from Andhra Pradesh, designed the Indian national flag. He presented his design to Mahatma Gandhi in 1921. While the flag's design evolved with contributions from others, Venkayya is recognized as the principal designer.

The Ashoka Chakra at the center of the Indian flag is navy blue, not regular blue. This represents the eternal wheel of law and dharma. The navy blue color is distinct from the saffron, white, and green stripes of the flag.

The official ratio of the Indian National flag is 2:3, meaning the width is 2 units and the length is 3 units. This proportion is specified in the Flag Code of India and is the standard aspect ratio maintained for official representations of the Tiranga.