2017 · Q60
What was/were the formative influence(s) on the philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi ?
- 1Gandhiji was influenced by the 18th century Pranami sect that advocated the unity of faiths.
- 2Gandhiji was influenced by the theosophists.
- 3Gandhiji was an admirer of the writings of Romantics like Wordsworth.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
General KnowledgeHistory of India
- A1 and 2 only
- B2 and 3 only
- C1, 2 and 3
- D1 only
Explanation
Gandhi's family followed the Pranami sect, which preaches the unity of faiths (1); in London he engaged with theosophists and read their literature (2); and he admired Romantic poets including Wordsworth (3). No corroborating published key was available, so this is reasoned from standard biographical sources. Hence ‘1, 2 and 3’ = C.