Satyagraha Philosophy — Prelims Questions

With reference to Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of Satyagraha, consider the following statements: 1. It was a weapon of the weak, implying a passive acceptance of injustice. 2. It emphasized the conversion of the opponent through love and self-suffering. 3. It drew inspiration from Henry David Thoreau's concept of civil disobedience. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following movements is considered the first major application of Mahatma Gandhi's Satyagraha in India?

Consider the following statements regarding the philosophical influences on Mahatma Gandhi's Satyagraha: 1. Leo Tolstoy's 'The Kingdom of God is Within You' emphasized non-resistance to evil. 2. John Ruskin's 'Unto This Last' advocated for the dignity of labor and Sarvodaya. 3. The Bhagavad Gita's concept of 'Nishkama Karma' influenced selfless action. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following events in South Africa is considered the formal birth of Mahatma Gandhi's Satyagraha as a mass movement?

Which of the following is NOT a core pillar of Mahatma Gandhi's Satyagraha philosophy?