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In 1915, Mahatma Gandhi returned to India permanently from _______.
Question

In 1915, Mahatma Gandhi returned to India permanently from _______.

A.

USA

B.

Britain

C.

South Africa

D.

Kenya

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) South Africa.
· In 1915, Mahatma Gandhi returned to India permanently from South Africa.
· He had spent 21 years there, fighting for the civil rights of the Indian community and developing his philosophy of nonviolent resistance, known as Satyagraha.
Information Booster:
· Early Life:
· Born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, India.
· Studied law at University College London.
· Experiences in South Africa:
· Gandhi moved to South Africa in 1893 to practice law.
· He faced racial discrimination, which led him to become an activist for civil rights.
· Founded the Natal Indian Congress in 1894.
· Led campaigns against discriminatory laws, such as the Black Act and the Transvaal Asiatic Registration Act.
· Developed the concept of Satyagraha, or nonviolent resistance.
· Return to India:
· Returned to India in 1915 and joined the Indian National Congress.
· Led several significant movements, including the Non-Cooperation Movement (1920), the Salt March (1930), and the Quit India Movement (1942).
· Assassination:
· Assassinated on January 30, 1948, by Nathuram Godse.
Key Contributions:
· Civil Rights Activism:
· Advocated for the rights of Indians in South Africa and played a key role in the struggle for civil rights.
· Independence Movement:
· Became a prominent leader in the Indian independence movement, advocating for nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience.
· Legacy:
· Inspired global leaders and movements for civil rights and freedom, including Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela.
· Known as the "Father of the Nation" in India.

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