Correct option is C
Mahatma Gandhi was thrown out of a train at the Pietermaritzburg railway station in South Africa after refusing to leave the first-class compartment, which was reserved for white passengers only.
· This incident occurred on June 7, 1893, and it played a significant role in shaping Gandhi's philosophy of nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience.
· It marked a turning point in his life, inspiring him to fight against racial discrimination and injustice, not only in South Africa but also later in India.