2010 · Q55
Which of the following statements regarding Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy of Satyagraha is/are correct ?
- 1Truth and non-violence are its two vital ingredients.
- 2The follower of Satyagraha would resist evil but not hate the evil doer.
- 3The Satyagrahi would, if necessary, inflict suffering on himself, and also the evil doer.
General KnowledgeHistory of India
- A1, 2 and 3
- B2 and 3 only
- C1 only
- D1 and 2 only
Explanation
Satyagraha rests on truth and non-violence (1, 2); the Satyagrahi suffers himself, never harming the evildoer (3 false).