Test Posted on February 23, 2025 by Anshul Gupta0% 0 votes, 0 avg 1 Test 1 / 321. What role did physical labor play in Indian happiness, according to Gandhi? A. It was essential to health and happiness B. It was unnecessary C. It only benefited the poor D. It was a hindrance to progress 2 / 322. According to the text, how did Indian civilization withstand the test of time compared to others like Greece and Rome? A. By avoiding outside influence B. By focusing on material wealth C. By advancing in technology D. Through a strong moral foundation 3 / 323. What was the belief behind limiting one’s wants in ancient Indian civilization? A. To promote contentment and happiness B. To increase physical strength C. To improve technological advancement D. To encourage competition 4 / 324. . What did Indian ancestors do to ensure happiness, according to Gandhi? A. Promoted luxurious living B. Encouraged competition C. Embraced Western culture D. Set limits on indulgences 5 / 325. What does Gandhi suggest about the modern civilization’s approach to human wants? A. It eliminates them B. It simplifies them C. It ignores them D. It multiplies them 6 / 326. What were the chief weapons used by Mahatma Gandhi against British rule? A. Satire and protests B. Rebellion and war C. Violence and diplomacy D. Truth and non-violence 7 / 327. What did Gandhi believe was the real test of human civilization? A. Moral and ethical conduct B. Military power C. Material progress D. Technological superiority 8 / 328. Why did Gandhi believe that India should avoid modern civilization? A. It promoted racial discrimination B. It was too advanced for India C. It led to moral degradation D. It was technologically backward 9 / 329. How does Gandhi describe Indian civilization’s view of kings and rulers? A. As superior to religious leaders B. As necessary for governance C. As equal to European monarchs D. As inferior to spiritual leaders like Rishis and Fakirs 10 / 3210. What did Gandhi mean by the phrase “plain living and high thinking”? A. Embrace material progress and spiritual decline B. Encourage indulgence in luxuries C. Focus on acquiring wealth and power D. Live a simple life with focus on intellectual and moral development 11 / 3211. What is Gandhi’s primary criticism of modern Western civilization? A. Its promotion of religious values B. Its focus on democracy C. Its technological superiority D. Its celebration of materialism 12 / 3212. How does Gandhi view the profession of lawyers and doctors in Indian civilization? A. They were a necessary evil B. They exploited the poor C. They were highly revered D. They were essential but limited in power 13 / 3213. According to Gandhi, what is the result of relying too much on modern inventions? A. Greater happiness B. Slavery to material comforts C. Improved moral character D. Advancement of spirituality 14 / 3214. What did Gandhi think about India’s potential for technological advancement? A. India chose not to pursue machinery to preserve moral values B. India had no use for manual labor C. India lacked the skills for innovation D. India was ahead of the West in technology 15 / 3215. Who is referred to as Bapu and the Father of the Nation? A. Subhas Chandra Bose B. Mahatma Gandhi C. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel D. Jawaharlal Nehru 16 / 3216. What did Gandhi believe was the result of indulging in material pleasures? A. Stronger willpower B. Increased happiness C. Greater wisdom D. Uncontrolled desires 17 / 3217. How did Gandhi view India’s use of old tools and education systems? A. As irrelevant in modern times B. As a hindrance to progress C. As a source of national pride D. As a sign of backwardness 18 / 3218. How does Gandhi view the cities in contrast to villages? A. Cities are the future B. Cities promote peace C. Villages are traps D. Villages are ideal for happiness 19 / 3219. What did Gandhi suggest about competition in Indian society? A. It was a driving force of development B. It was encouraged by the ancestors C. It was essential for progress D. It was nonexistent and unnecessary 20 / 3220. Why does Gandhi believe that happiness is more of a mental condition? A. Happiness comes from spiritual practices B. Happiness is dependent on wealth C. External conditions do not always determine happiness D. Happiness can only be found in material success 21 / 3221. According to Gandhi, what was the main reason for avoiding modern machinery in India? A. Economic underdevelopment B. Lack of resources C. Fear of the unknown D. To avoid becoming morally weak 22 / 3222. What did Indian ancestors do to ensure happiness, according to Gandhi? A. Encouraged competition B. Embraced Western culture C. Promoted luxurious living D. Set limits on indulgences 23 / 3223. According to Gandhi, what is the greatest threat of adopting Western civilization in India? A. Technological advancement B. Better economic prospects C. Loss of India's moral fiber D. Increased political stability 24 / 3224. What is Gandhi’s attitude toward Western civilization? A. He acknowledges its material success but emphasizes India's spiritual strength B. He rejects it entirely C. He fully embraces it D. He believes it is superior to Indian civilization 25 / 3225. What did Gandhi mean by “Home Rule” for India? A. Following Western ideals B. Replacing all Indian traditions with modern systems C. Relying on foreign help for progress D. Complete independence from foreign rule 26 / 3226. How does Gandhi define true civilization? A. The accumulation of wealth B. The control and restriction of wants C. The creation of new desires D. The adoption of Western values 27 / 3227. What was Gandhi’s belief about India’s mission in the world? A. To build powerful cities B. To resist materialism C. To embrace Western values D. To promote industrial growth 28 / 3228. What is the core focus of Indian civilization, according to Gandhi? A. Military power B. Technological advancement C. Moral elevation D. Economic prosperity 29 / 3229. How does Gandhi define true civilization? A. The creation of new desires B. The accumulation of wealth C. The control and restriction of wants D. The adoption of Western values 30 / 3230. What does Gandhi say is a “delusion and a snare”? A. Believing in a future state B. Multiplying wants and satisfying them C. Studying ancient civilizations D. Pursuing spiritual growth 31 / 3231. How does Gandhi describe the European effort to learn from Greece and Rome? A. As a wise approach B. As a modern necessity C. As a futile attempt D. As a necessary evil 32 / 3232. What does the Gujarati word for ‘civilization’ translate to, according to Gandhi? A. Strength B. Prosperity C. Unity D. Good conduct Please insert your information to see your ranking अपनी Ranking जानने के लिए कृपया अपनी जानकारी भरे NamePhone Number Your score isThe average score is 3% 0% Restart quiz