Question

Gandhi’s idea of Satyagraha was based on:

• A. Violence
• B. Antagonism
• C. Non-violence
• D. Fear

Hint:

Did You Know? Satyagraha drew from Jainism, Christianity, and Thoreau’s civil disobedience, blending spiritual and political resistance.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Satyagraha (literally "truth-force") was Gandhi’s philosophy of non-violent resistance:
- The Salt March (1930) exemplified this: Protesters peacefully made salt, ignoring British laws.
- Gandhi’s writings emphasize moral persuasion over force (e.g., "the tax has to go... depends upon the strength of the people").
- Rejecting Distractors:
- Violence (1) and fear (4) contradict Gandhi’s principles.
- Antagonism (2) implies hostility, while Satyagraha sought to "convert the oppressor" through suffering.