- By Ritesh Kumar
- Wed, 02 Oct 2024 10:15 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Gandhi Jayanti GK Quiz: Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated worldwide on October 2 each year to honor the birth of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, a pivotal figure in India’s struggle for independence. Also known as 'Bapu' and the 'Father of the Nation,'. Gandhi was known for his strong commitment to 'Swaraj' (self-governance) and 'Ahimsa' (non-violence), which garnered him respect across the globe. Mahatma Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, Gujarat. Each year, India commemorates his contributions to the nation with a national holiday. Here you can check the Gandhi Jayanti 2024 quiz GK questions and answers.
Gandhi Jayanti 2024 Quiz: GK Questions And Answers
1. In which year did Mahatma Gandhi lead the famous Salt March?
a) 1919
b) 1930
c) 1942
d) 1947
Answer: b) 1930
2. Which of the following is an essential principle of Satyagraha, according to Gandhiji?
a) Infinite capacity for suffering
b) Non-violence
c) Truth
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
3. What was the main objective of the non-cooperation movement initiated by Mahatma Gandhi?
a) Achieving complete independence from British rule
b) Promoting communal harmony
c) Seeking economic reforms only
d) None of this
Answer: a) Achieving complete independence from British rule
4. The book ‘The Satyagraha’ was originally written in:
A. English
B. Hindi
C. Gujarati
D. Bengali
Answer: C. Gujarati
5. When did Gandhi Ji return to India from South Africa?
A. 1918
B. 1910
C. 1915
D. 1905
Answer: C. 1915
6. Who was the political guru of Mahatma Gandhi Ji?
A. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
B. Dayanand Saraswati
C. Rabindranath Tagore
D. None of the above
Answer: A. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
7. What was the name of Mahatma Gandhi's mother?
A. Leelawati
B. Putlibai
C. Sharda Bai
D. Kusuma Devi
Answer: B. Putlibai
8. Gandhiji began his march to Dandi from:
a) Dandi
b) Sabarmati Ashram
c) Gujarat
d) Champaran
Answer: b) Sabarmati Ashram
9. On which date did Gandhi violate the salt laws during the Dandi March?
a) 31 March 1930
b) 6 April 1930
c) 10 April 1930
d) 15 March 1930
Answer: b) 6 April 1930
10. "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
Answer: B. Mahadev Desai
