Question

Who first addressed Mahatma Gandhi as the 'Father of the Nation'?

• A. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
• B. Jawaharlal Nehru
• C. Bhagat Singh
  (D) Subhash Chandra Bose
• D. Subhash Chandra Bose

Hint:

Titles given to national leaders are important facts for competitive exams. For Mahatma Gandhi, remember two key titles: Rabindranath Tagore called him 'Mahatma', and Subhash Chandra Bose called him 'Father of the Nation'.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The question asks to identify the person who first used the title 'Father of the Nation' for Mahatma Gandhi.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Subhash Chandra Bose was the first person to address Mahatma Gandhi as the 'Father of the Nation'. He did so in a radio address broadcast from Singapore on June 4, 1944. In this broadcast on Azad Hind Radio, Bose sought Gandhi's blessings for the war for India's liberation he was fighting.

Step 3: Final Answer:
The title 'Father of the Nation' was first used for Mahatma Gandhi by Subhash Chandra Bose. Therefore, option (D) is the correct answer.