Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Modern History and the Freedom Struggle

Which one of the following best expresses Gandhi’s conception of a satyagrahi?

  1. One who resists injustice truthfully and fearlessly, accepts suffering and harbours no hatred towards the wrongdoer
  2. One who submits to injustice whenever resistance may result in personal suffering
  3. One who may employ any means if the political objective is morally desirable
  4. One whose method is suitable chiefly for people unable to undertake courageous action
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  5. Although Bahadur Shah Zafar was the symbolic leader at Delhi, effective command was exercised by
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