At his daily prayer meeting on the evening of 30 January 1948, Gandhiji was shot dead by a young man who surrendered afterwards. Who was he?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Nathuram Godse
The young man who shot Gandhiji at his evening prayer meeting on 30 January and then surrendered was <strong>Nathuram Godse</strong>.
NCERT (2026-27): “5. The Last Heroic Days … “Other Indians were less forgiving. At his daily prayer meeting on the evening of 30 January, Gandhiji was shot dead by a young man. The assassin, who surrendered afterwards, was Nathuram Godse.” |