Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Modern India: Mahatma Gandhi and the Nationalist movement

Question:
Which of the following reasons were responsible for Mahatma Gandhi's popularity among the poor/backward section of society?

a) Mahatma Gandhi lived a simple life like them.
b) Mahatma Gandhi dressed like them.
c) Mahatma Gandhi spoke English fluently.
d) Mahatma Gandhi did not stand apart from common folk but rather empathized with them.
Options:
a, b and c.
b, c and d.
a, c and d.
a, b and d.
Correct Answer:
a, b and d.
Explanation:
The poor and downtrodden appreciated the fact that Mahatma Gandhi dressed like them, lived like them, and spoke their language. Unlike other leaders, he did not stand apart from the common folk but empathized and even identified with them.