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The main reason behind Mahatma Gandhi's decision to take up the Khilafat Issue was:
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The main reason behind Mahatma Gandhi's decision to take up the Khilafat Issue was:

A.

To bring more unity among Hindus and Muslims.

B.

To bring more unity among Christians and Muslims.

C.

To bring more unity among Hindus and Christians.

D.

None of these

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) To bring more unity among Hindus and Muslims.
 Mahatma Gandhi took up the Khilafat issue to bring greater unity between Hindus and Muslims in the Indian independence movement.
 The Khilafat Movement was initiated by Indian Muslims to protest against the dismemberment of the Ottoman Empire after World War I, which they saw as an attack on the Caliphate, a significant Islamic institution.
 Gandhi saw this as an opportunity to unite the two major communities in India under a common cause, thereby strengthening the struggle against British rule.
Important Key Points:
 Gandhi aimed to unite Hindus and Muslims through the Khilafat issue.
 The Khilafat Movement protested the dismemberment of the Ottoman Empire.
 Seen as an attack on the Caliphate by Indian Muslims.
 Provided a common cause for unity against British rule.
 Strengthened the Indian independence movement.
 Highlighted Gandhi's strategy of inclusive nationalism.
Knowledge Booster:
 To bring more unity among Christians and Muslims: Incorrect as Gandhi's focus was on Hindu-Muslim unity.
 To bring more unity among Hindus and ChristiAns. Also incorrect, as the Khilafat issue was primarily about Hindu-Muslim unity.
 None of these: Incorrect, as the primary reason was indeed to bring unity between Hindus and Muslims.

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