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Multiple choice general knowledge history

Gandhiji had a good association with this writer when he was in England. This person is also known for his simplicity.

  1. Narayan Thakur

  2. Narayan Chatterjee

  3. Narayan Hemchandra

  4. Narayan Raman
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Narayan Hemchandra was a writer Gandhiji knew in England and was known for his simplicity. Gandhiji mentions him in his autobiography and writings about his time in London. The other names are not the correct person.

Multiple choice general knowledge history

What is Gandhiji's understanding about the purpose of Eiffel Tower of Paris.

  1. A master piece to exhibit the Engineering talents of France

  2. So long as we are children we are attracted by toys, and the Tower was a good demonstration of the fact that we are all children attracted by trinkets

  3. Just to show the world that France can do engineering wonders

  4. Its a toy to attract world tourism
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Gandhiji viewed the Eiffel Tower as a demonstration that humans are like children attracted by toys and trinkets. This reflects his philosophy of simplicity and his critique of materialism. The other options take a more literal or engineering-focused view that doesn't capture Gandhiji's philosophical interpretation.

Multiple choice general knowledge history

This person suggested Gandhiji to read the books "lavator's and Shemmelpennick's books on physiognomy" and about "History of India and Human Nature" to overcome his Helplessness and pessimism

  1. Frederick Davis

  2. Frederick Pincutt

  3. Frederick Decosta

  4. Frederick Desouza
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

This is a factual question about Gandhi's life. Frederick Pincutt was the person who recommended these specific books to Gandhi - Lavater's and Shemmelpennick's books on physiognomy, and works on the history of India and human nature to help overcome his helplessness and pessimism during his time in South Africa.

Multiple choice general knowledge history

Whom did Gandhiji felt in his heart as Guide or Helper a next sublevel to Hindu Spiritual GURU. Gandhiji felt that this person has impressed him with his speeches to very extent than anyone else in spiritual perspective.

  1. Raychandbhai

  2. Ramchandbhai

  3. Ramachandrabhai

  4. Ramanandabhai
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Gandhi wrote in his autobiography that Raychandbhai (Raychandbhai Mehta) was his guide and helper in spiritual matters, second only to his spiritual guru. He was deeply impressed by Raychandbhai's speeches and spiritual wisdom.

Multiple choice general knowledge history

This person is one of the very famous vakils during Gandhijis period

  1. Sir Pherozeshah Mehta

  2. Sir Pherozeshah Kotla

  3. Sir Pherozeshah Khanna

  4. Sir Pherozeshah Kemar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sir Pherozeshah Mehta was a prominent lawyer and political leader in Bombay during the Indian independence movement. He served as a founding member of the Indian National Congress and was a key advocate for Indian rights in the colonial legal system. The other options with 'Pherozeshah' are fictional names created as distractors.

Multiple choice general knowledge history

What was the objective of Gandhijis first successful public speech

  1. Liberation of India from British in India

  2. Truthfulness in Business

  3. Liberation of Indians from British rule in South Africa

  4. Ill treatment of Indians in South Africa
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Gandhi's first successful public speech in 1893 was specifically about truthfulness in business, delivered to the Pretoria merchants' association. It wasn't directly about Indian liberation from British rule (in either India or South Africa), nor about ill-treatment of Indians - those became major themes later. This early speech established his reputation for ethical advocacy.