Gandhi Jayanti Quiz 2022: How Well Do You Know Mahatma Gandhi? Let’s Test That

Gandhi Jayanti 2022: Every year, Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on October 2 to mark the birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, popularly known as Mahatma Gandhi. The day is observed across the country and is also a national holiday. The nation’s leaders usually pay their respects at Raj Ghat, Mahatma Gandhi’s samadhi in New Delhi. As a mark of respect for the leader, prayer services and cultural events are held in various schools, colleges, and even government institutions. The United Nations General Assembly declared October 2nd as the International Day of Non-Violence on June 15, 2007.Also Read – GAIL India Limited Recruitment 2022: Register For 77 Posts at gailonline.com. Check Last Date Here

On this occasion, India.com brings you a Gandhi Jayanti special quiz for all our readers and aspiring students. Let’s celebrate Gandhi Jayanti by knowing it better. Can you answer these questions? Also Read – UPSC, Banking, Railway Recruitment 2022: List of Jobs To Apply This Month. Details Inside

1. Where was Mahatma Gandhi Ji born?

1. Porbandar
2. Ahmedabad
3. Delhi
4. Rajkot

2. Who gave the title of  “Mahatma” to Gandhiji?

1. Rabindranath Tagore
2. Bipin Chandra Pal
3. Subash Chandra Bose
4. Gopal Krishna Gokhale

3. When was Gandhi Ji Assassinated?

1. 30 January 1948
2. 20 January 1948
3. 15 January 1948
4. 05 January 1948

4. The famous Dandi March was launched by Gandhi Ji on which date?

1. April 15, 1934
2. June 25, 1932
3. March 12, 1930
4. September 12, 1930

5. For what was Mohandas Gandhi awarded the ‘Kaiser-i-Hind Gold Medal’ in 1915?

1. For his contribution to ambulance services in South Africa
2. For his contribution in India’s Independence
3. For his contribution in Dandi March
4. All of the Above

6. In late 1919, the Mahatma assumed the editorship of two publications. Name both.

1. Navjivan and Indian Opinion
2. Harijan and New India
3. Navjivan and Young India
4. Young India and Harijan

7. How is the date of Mahatma Gandhi’s return to India in 1915 observed now?

1. Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
2. Non-Violence Day
3. Gandhi Jayanti
4. None of the above

8. Where is the National Gandhi Museum and Library Located?

1. New Delhi
2. Kolkata
3. Chennai
4. Gujarat

9. Mahatma Gandhi used the term “Harijan” to address Dalits. What does it mean?

1. Children of God
2. Local child
3. Powerful child
4. Native children

10. Mahatma Gandhi can be seen on major banknotes in India. When was the first series ever to include his portrait on Rs 10 and Rs 500 banknotes issued?

Check Answers Below

1. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born in Porbandar, a town in Gujarat in western India on 2 October 1869.
2. Rabindranath Tagore gave the title of Mahatma” to Gandhiji
3. Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated on 30 January 1948 at age 78 in the compound of Birla House (now Gandhi Smriti), a large mansion in central New Delhi.
4. The Salt March began on March 12, 1930, and continued till April 6, 1930. It was a 24-day non-violent march led by Mahatma Gandhi.
5. For his contribution to ambulance services in South Africa
6. Navjivan and Young India
7. Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
8. The National Gandhi Museum or Gandhi Memorial Museum is a museum located in New Delhi, India showcasing the life and principles of Mahatma Gandhi.
9. Children of God
10. 1996

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