CUET Preparation Today
Read the passage and answer the questions: This is how a Hindi newspaper in Gorakhpur reported the atmosphere during his speeches: At Bhatni, Gandhiji addressed the local public and then the train started for Gorakhpur. There were not less than 15,000 to 20,000 people at Nunkhar, Deoria, Gauri Bazar, Chauri Chaura and Kushmi (stations)... Mahatmaji was very pleased to witness the scene at Kusmhi, as despite the fact that the station is in the middle of a jungle there were not less than 10,000 people there. Some, overcome with their love were seen to be crying. At Deoria, people wanted to give bhent (donations) to Gandhiji, but he asked them to give these at Gorakhpur. But at Chauri Chaura, one Marwari gentleman managed to hand over something to him. Then there was no stopping. A sheet was spread and currency notes and coins started raining. It was a sight... Outside the Gorakhpur station, the Mahatma was stood on a high carriage and people had a good darshan of him for a couple of minutes. |
Why the people in the crowd were trying to give donations to Mahatma Gandhi? |
Gandhi was on a mission to collect donations from the country. The donations were charged from the people as a Congress membership fee Gandhi was compensating for his train journey to the remote areas with these gifts. Donations were presented to Gandhi due to people's love and respect for him and his charisma. |
Donations were presented to Gandhi due to people's love and respect for him and his charisma. |
The correct answer is Option (4) → Donations were presented to Gandhi due to people's love and respect for him and his charisma. The people in the crowd were trying to give donations to Mahatma Gandhi due to their love and respect for him and his charisma. |
