Get ready to dive into the extraordinary life of Mahatma Gandhi! On the occasion of his 156th birth anniversary, we invite you to test your knowledge with this special quiz. From international recognition to his personal philosophies and pivotal moments, discover some truly interesting and rare facts about the Father of our Nation.
How many of these fascinating facts do you know? Let’s find out!
The Mahatma Gandhi Quiz
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When did the United Nations declare Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday as the International Day of Non-violence?
Answer: 2007
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In what year was Mahatma Gandhi recognized as the Person of the Year by the esteemed Times magazine?
Answer: 1930
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What is the title of the book authored by Mahatma Gandhi, where he elaborates on a strict vegetarian diet?
Answer: The Moral Basis of Vegetarianism
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With which prominent figure did Mahatma Gandhi maintain a significant friendship, regularly exchanging letters to seek guidance on the principles of non-violence?
Answer: Russian Novelist Leo Tolstoy
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Who bestowed upon him the revered title “Mahatma,” and in what year did this happen?
Answer: Rabindranath Tagore in 1914
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During the Second Boer War in 1900, Mahatma Gandhi volunteered a group to serve the British as stretcher bearers. What was this group called?
Answer: Natal Indian Ambulance Corps
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Which medal was awarded to Mahatma Gandhi for his service during the Second Boer War, a medal he later returned following the tragic Jallianwala Bagh massacre?
Answer: “Kaiser-i-Hind”
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In 1903, Mahatma Gandhi launched a journal in South Africa that reported on the lives of Indians there. What was its name?
Answer: Indian Opinion
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Who was Mahatma Gandhi’s friend in South Africa with whom he established the idealistic “Tolstoy Farm” community?
Answer: Hermann Kallenbach
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In what year and city did Mahatma Gandhi first adopt the loin-cloth, symbolizing his solidarity with India’s impoverished population?
Answer: 1921, Madurai, Tamil Nadu
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Who served as Mahatma Gandhi’s secretary and accompanied him to the Second Round Table Conference in London?
Answer: Mahadev Desai
How did you fare? Whether you aced it or learned something new, we hope you enjoyed this journey through the less-trodden paths of Mahatma Gandhi’s incredible life!