On His Birthday, Answers to Mahatma Gandhi's Quiz

On His Birthday, Answers to Mahatma Gandhi's Quiz

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Freelance Writer- India

Tuesday, 02 October 2012 00:00

Not many know that one of his children became a Muslim or that a portion of his ashes were immersed in the Nile as per his last wishes.

Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary which falls on October 2 is observed by the countries of the world as the World Day of Non-violence.

Not many know that one of his children became a Muslim or that a portion of his ashes were immersed in the Nile as per his last wishes.

Recently, the Nobel Committee claimed its biggest regret was its inability to award Mahatma Gandhi the Noble Prize for Peace as he was assassinated before it could do so, though he had been nominated for it five times from 1937- 1948. So, the Nobel Peace Prize which was to be given in 1948 was never awarded to anyone.

When alive and after his death, Gandhiji remained a controversial figure. There are many misunderstandings and myths about Mahatma Gandhi.

Today, on Gandhi's birthday, we announce the answers to the quiz. All the right answers are number 3.

1. 1. Where was Mahatma Gandhi born?
   1. Cape town, South Africa
   2. Karachi, Pakistan
   3. Porbandar, India
   4. Dhaka, Bangladesh

1. 2. What is Mahatma Gandhi’s first name?
   1. Devadas
   2. Haridas
   3. Mohandas
   4. Manidas

1. 3. What does the word “Mahatma” mean in Mahatma Gandhi?
   1. Luminous  Soul
   2. Good human being
   3. Great Soul
   4. Extraordinary human being

1. 4. What is the name of Mahatma Gandhi’s parents?
   1. Kaba Gandhi and Manibai Gandhi
   2. Manichand Gandhi and Kasturiba Gandhi
   3. Karamchand Gandhi and Putlibai Gandhi
   4. Indira Gandhi and Firoze Gandhi

1. 5. Which of Mahatma’s Gandhi’s sons converted and became a Muslim?
   1. Manilal, the second son
   2. Devadas, the youngest son
   3. Harilal, the eldest son
   4. Ramdas, the third son

1. 6. Was former Indian prime minister, Indira Gandhi related to Mahatma Gandhi and if so how?
   1. Yes, Indira Gandhi is his daughter.
   2. Yes, Indira Gandhi is his daughter-in-law
   3. No, Indira Gandhi is not related
   4. Yes, Indira Gandhi is his granddaughter.

1. 7. The direct descendants of Mahatma Gandhi live in how many countries?
   1. One country
   2. Three countries
   3. Five countries
   4. Ten countries

1. 8. When did Mahatma Gandhi get married and what was the name of his wife?
   1. He married when he was 18 years old and his wife’s name was Meeraben
   2. He married when he was 42 years old and his wife’s name was Bai
   3. He married when he was 13 years old and his wife’s name was Kasturiba
   4. He married when he was 31 years old and his wife’s name was Sarojini

1. 9. Where did Gandhi study and receive his law degree to become a practicing barrister (lawyer)?
   1. St. Stephens College, New Delhi
   2. Harvard University, United States of America
   3. University College, London
   4. Law College, Cape town

10. In which place did Mahatma Gandhi choose to discard his western clothes for the loincloth and shawl for which he became known for?

1. Ahmedabad, India
2. Natal, South Africa
3. Madurai, India
4. London, Britain

11. What is the meaning of protest “Satyagraha” and where did Gandhi perform it first?

1. Truth triumphs , India
2. Civil Disobedience, Britain
3. Truth and Firmness, South Africa
4. Passive resistance, India

12. Who were the only two leaders of the Indian Independence movement who referred to him as Mr Gandhi and never as Mahatma Gandhi?

1. Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad and Sardar Vallabhai Patel
2. Jawaharlal Nehru and Khan Abdul Ghafar Khan
3. Mohammed Ali Jinnah and Subramaniya Bharathiyar
4. M.K. Narayanan and Lord Mountbatten

13. During the Boer War in South Africa, Mahatma Gandhi served in what capacity?

1. As an infantry soldier for the British Army
2. As a general for the Indian contingent that fought on the Dutch side
3. As a nurse for the British Ambulance Corps
4. As a jeep driver for General Jan Christian Smuts of South Africa.

14. In total, how many attempts were made to assassinate Gandhi and who finally succeeded?

1. Two times and Mohammed Ali Jinnah shot him dead.
2. Five times and Franklin Guesde shot him dead.
3. Seven times and Nathuram Godse shot him dead.
4. Ten times and Farooq Omar Abdullah shot him dead.

15. Where are Gandhiji’s blood stained garments after his assassination stored in India?

1. Sabarmati Ashram, Gujarat
2. Birla House, New Delhi
3. Madurai, Tamilnadu
4. Kolkata, West Bengal