Consider the following ideas regarding the national language carefully. Find out which of these ideas were advocated by Mahatma Gandhi.

A. It should be Hindustani which should neither be Sanskritised Hindi nor Persianised Urdu, but blend of both Hindi and Urdu.
B. It should not admit words from other different languages.
C. The national language must develop into a rich and powerful instrument, capable of expressing the thoughts and feelings of people.
D. It could unify Hindus and Muslims and people of North and South.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A, C, D only

The correct answer is Option (3) → A, C, D only

A. Gandhi supported the idea of Hindustani as the national language because it was a blend of both Hindi and Urdu, making it inclusive and accessible to a broader population, including both Hindus and Muslims. He wanted to avoid the language conflict between Hindi and Urdu speakers and promote a language that could bring people together.

C. Gandhi believed that the national language should be a rich and powerful instrument for expressing the thoughts and feelings of the people. He recognized the importance of a language that could effectively convey the aspirations and emotions of the Indian population.

D. Gandhi was a strong advocate of Hindu-Muslim unity and national integration. He believed that a common language, such as Hindustani, could help unify people from different regions and linguistic backgrounds, including both North and South India, thereby promoting national cohesion and unity.

So, the correct option is [3].