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Attempt Gandhi Jayanti Quiz for free! Gandhi Jayanti, celebrated on October 2nd each year, marks the birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, widely known as Mahatma Gandhi. Revered as the Father of the Nation, Gandhi played a pivotal role in India’s struggle for independence, inspiring countless leaders and movements against British colonial rule. His philosophy of non-violence not only shaped the course of India’s freedom movement but also influenced civil rights movements around the globe.
To honor his immense contributions, October 2nd is recognized as a national holiday in India and observed as the International Day of Non-Violence by the United Nations. This day celebrates Gandhi’s legacy and promotes the principles of peace and non-violence. Join us as we explore the life and teachings of this remarkable leader through our Gandhi Jayanti Quiz, featuring thought-provoking general knowledge questions about Mahatma Gandhi.
Mahatma Gandhi Quiz 2024 – Attempt Gandhi Jayanti Quiz!
1. Where was Mahatma Gandhi born?
A) Porbandar
B) Rajkot
C) Ahmedabad
D) Delhi
Ans: A)
2. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born on
3. In the Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi family tree, who are Raliyatben, Laxmidas and Karsandas?
A) Uncles and aunts
B) Siblings from same mother Putlimai
C) Half-brothers and sister
D) Mohandas’ first cousins
Ans: B)
4. What is Gandhiji’s father’s Name?
A) J
B)
C)
D)
Ans: B)
5. How old was Gandhiji when he married Kasturba Kapadia and how many children did they have?
A) 13 and 4
B) 14 and 4
C) 15 and 3
D) 16 and 3
Ans: A)
The 13-year-old Mohandas Gandhi got married to 14-year-old Kasturbai Makhanji Kapadia (her first name was usually shortened to “Kasturba”, and affectionately to “Ba”) in May 1883. It was a arrange marriage.
6. About how old was Gandhiji when he reached London to become a barrister?
A) 20 years
B) 19 years
C) 21 years
D) 18 years
Ans: B)
7. Name the Tamil girl, martyred at 16, whom Gandhiji has gone on record as saying was an inspiration for him to stay the course in the fight for equality in South Africa.
A) Thillayadi Valliammai
B) Thillayadi Sivagami
C) Sivagami Nachiappan
D) Sedapatti Valliammai
Ans: A)
8. Gandhiji confessed his guilt of stealing for the purpose of smoking in a letter, promising never to steal in future and asking for adequate punishment. To whom was this letter addressed?
A) Father
B) Mother
C) Elder Brother
D) Friend
9. Who of the following is considered the political guru of Mahatma Gandhi?
A) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
B) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
C) Motilal Nehru
D) Rajagopalachari
Ans : B)
10. Which of the following newspapers was NOT published by Mahatma Gandhi?
A) Navjeevan
B) Harijan
C) Vande Mataram
D) Young India
Ans: C)
11. Devdas was Gandhiji’s
A) Only child
B) Second child
C) Eldest child
D) Youngest child
Ans : D)
12. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was called Mahatma by
A) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
B) Motilal Nehru
C) Jawaharlal Nehru
D) Rabindra Nath Tagore
Ans: D)
13. During the Non-Cooperation Movement, which award did Gandhiji return?
A) Knighthood
B) Rai Bahadur
C) Kaiser-e-Hind
D) Hind Kesari
Ans: C)
14. An incident that took place on the night of June 7, 1893, acted as a catalyst for Gandhiji to fight against race and color prejudices. Where and what?
A) Durban and being denied entry to a hotel
B) Pietermaritzburg station and being thrown out of a first-class compartment
C) Natal and denied entry to a place of worship
D) Pretoria and being thrown out of a first-class compartment
Ans: B)
15. Gandhiji’s “The Story of My Experiments with Truth” was originally written in Gujarati. Who translated it into English?
A) Maganlal Gandhi
B) Mahadev Desai
C) Pyarelalji
D) Sushila Nayyar
Ans: B)
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16. After many campaigns, activities, and arrests in South Africa, Gandhiji returned to India for good on January 9, 1915. How is the date commemorated?
A) Ghar Wapsi Diwas
B) Pravasiya Bharat Diwas
C) Swadeshi Diwas
D) Swatantra Diwas
Ans: B)
17. When did Mahatma Gandhi return to India from South Africa?
A) 1918
B) 1910
C) 1915
D) 1905
Ans: C)
18. When was the Gandhi – Irwin Pact signed?
A) March 1, 1932
B) March 5, 1931
C) March 10, 1935
D) March 7, 1937
Answer: B)
19. When was Mahatma Gandhi arrested during the ‘Quit India Movement’ of 1942?
A) 7th August 1942
B) 30th April 1942
C) 9th August 1942
D) 5th July 1942
Ans: C)
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20. In late 1919, Gandhiji assumed the editorship of two publications. Name both.
A) Harijan and New India
B) Navjivan and Indian Opinion
C) Navjivan and Young India
D) Young India and Harijan
Ans: C)
21. At which one of the following places did Mahatma Gandhi first start his Satyagraha in India?
A) Ahmedabad
B) Bardoli
C) Champaran
D) Kheda
Ans: C)
22. On September 22, 1921, what momentous decision did he take in Madurai that changed the way the world looked at him?
A) Decided to become a vegan
B) Decided to wear only loincloth/dhoti and shawl
C) Stopped wearing footwear
D) Travel only by foot and third class train
Ans: B)
23. Who is the author of Gandhiji’s favorite Bhajan ‘Vaishnava Jana to tene kahiye’?
A) Purandar Das
B) Shyamal Bhatt
C) Narsi Mehta
D) Sant Gyaneshwar
Ans: C)
24. Who first referred Gandhiji as ‘Rashtriyapitha’ (Father of the Nation)
A) Rabindranath Tagore
B) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
C) Subhas Chandra Bose
D) Jawaharlal Nehru
Ans: C)
25. October 2, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi is internationally observed as
A) Non-violence Day
B) Vegetarians Day
C) Martyrs’ Day
D) Communal Harmony Day
Ans: A)
26. At which of the following sessions of the Indian National Congress, did Gandhiji preside as the President?
A) Lucknow, 1916
B) Lahore, 1929
C) Calcutta, 1917
D) Belgaum, 1924
Ans: D)
27. Which great personality paid this wonderful tribute to Gandhiji: “Generations to come will scarce believe that such a one as this ever in flesh and blood walked upon this earth”?
A) Franklin Roosevelt
B) King George VI
C) Albert Einstein
D) Mohandas’ first cousins
Ans: C)
28. Who led the salt Satyagraha Movement with Gandhi?
A) Annie Besant
B) Mridula Sarabhai
C) Muthu Lakshmi
D) Sarojini Naidu
Ans: D)
29. Gandhiji organized ‘Dandi March’ in 1930 against
A) Atrocities on Harijans
B) Repression of the Congress
C) Imposition of tax on salt
D) The Communal Award
30. Which of the following movements was NOT started by Gandhiji?
A) Non-cooperation Movement
B) Civil Disobedience Movement
C) Quit India Movement
D) Swadeshi Movement
Ans: D)
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- On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, we bring to you some quotes of Mahatma Gandhi that you can share with your loved ones to spread positivity and inspire them.
- -“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”
- -“Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.”
- -“We may never be strong enough to be entirely nonviolent in thought, word, and deed. But we must keep nonviolence as our goal and make strong progress towards it.”
- -“Change yourself you are in control.”
- -“When restraint and courtesy are added to strength, the latter becomes irresistible.”
- -“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.”
- -“It is unwise to be too sure of one’s own wisdom. It is healthy to be reminded that the strongest might weaken and the wisest might err.”
- -“Nearly everything you do is of no importance, but it is important that you do it.”
- -“Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes.”
- -“My religion is based on truth and non-violence. Truth is my God. Non-violence is the means of realizing Him.”
