WORLD HISTORY

WORLD WAR II

DECOLONIZATION PHASE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The actions taken by Gandhi and his followers, as described in this excerpt, are examples of
A
political espionage
B
economic terrorism
C
collective bargaining
D
nonviolent resistance
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Referring to the concept of civil disobedience, Mahatma Gandhi said, “I shall consider it (civil disobedience) to be a public, non-violent and conscientious act contrary to law, usually done with the intent to bring about a change in the policies or laws of the government.

Detailed explanation-2: -The achievement of political and moral ends through ahimsa is what Gandhi called satyagraha, ‘truth force’ or non-violent action, which is not passive or sullen. It calls for courage, strength of character and positive contribution to a righteous cause. Gandhi’s doctrine of non-violence is absolute.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Salt March, which took place from March to April 1930 in India, was an act of civil disobedience led by Mohandas Gandhi to protest British rule in India.

Detailed explanation-4: -Mahatma Gandhi launched the Civil Disobedience Movement (Dandi March) on 1930.

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