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Mahatma Gandhi

8 UPSC Mains GS I questions on Mahatma Gandhi, 2015 to 2026, newest first, as UPSC set them. See also practice questions on Mahatma Gandhi toppers answered.

  1. 2026 Q3The significance of the Gandhian movements lay in the masses they mobilized. Elucidate.10 marks · 150 words
  2. 2023 Q2What was the difference between Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore in their approach towards education and nationalism?10 marks · 150 words
  3. 2021 Q12Bring out the constructive programmes of Mahatma Gandhi during Non-Cooperation Movement and Civil Disobedience Movement.15 marks · 250 words
  4. 2018 Q3Throw light on the significance of the thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi in the present times.10 marks · 150 words
  5. 2016 Q4Discuss the role of women in the freedom struggle especially during the Gandhian phase.12.5 marks · 200 words
  6. 2016 Q5Highlight the differences in the approach of Subhash Chandra Bose and Mahatma Gandhi in the struggle for freedom.12.5 marks · 200 words
  7. 2015 Q3How different would have been the achievement of Indian independence without Mahatma Gandhi ? Discuss.12.5 marks · 200 words
  8. 2015 Q4Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, despite having divergent approaches and strategies, had a common goal of amelioration of the downtrodden. Elucidate.12.5 marks · 200 words

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