Trivia Facts Quiz: Remembering Mahatma Gandhi!

The correct answer is Natal Indian Congress. This organization was formed in 1894 by the Indian community in South Africa, following the suggestion of Mahatma Gandhi. It aimed to address the issues faced by the Indian community, such as discrimination and segregation, and to fight for their rights. The Natal Indian Congress played a significant role in advocating for the rights of Indians in South Africa and laying the foundation for the Indian independence movement.

Gopal Krishna Gokhle advised Gandhi to be on a 'probation' period of one year and travel throughout India before leading India's political movement.

Gandhi was thrown out of the train on his way to Pretoria at Pieter Maritzburg railway station.

Gandhi was shot dead by Nathu Ram Godse on January 30, 1948, at the age of 78 years.

Mahadev Desai translated Gandhi's autobiography "The Story of My Experiments with Truth" into English.

In May 1916, Gandhi was invited to speak at the laying of the foundation stone of Banaras Hindu University. This invitation suggests that Gandhi was recognized as an important figure and speaker, and his presence at the event would have added significance and prestige to the occasion. The choice of Banaras Hindu University also aligns with Gandhi's philosophy of education and his support for the promotion of Indian culture and values.

Gandhi's friend who often told him to eat meat and who influenced him to smoke for a while was Shiekh Mehtab. Gandhi later realized the negative effects of these habits and wrote a letter of apology to his father.

Gandhi's childhood nickname was Manu or Moniya. This nickname was given to him by his family and close friends during his early years. It was a term of endearment and was commonly used to refer to him.

Gandhi was greatly captivated and transformed by the book "Unto This Last" and even translated it into Gujarati. The author of this book is John Ruskin.

In 1893, Gandhi went to Durban, South Africa to represent Dada, Abdulla & Co. This indicates that Gandhi was involved in a legal case related to this company.

Gandhi established an 'ashram' on a farm near Johannesburg that was donated by Hermann Kallenbach. This 'ashram' was called Tolstoy Farm.

Gandhi took the vow of 'brahmacharya' or celibacy for life in 1906. This commitment to abstain from any sexual activity was an important aspect of Gandhi's philosophy and his pursuit of self-discipline and spiritual purity. By practicing celibacy, Gandhi believed that he could focus his energy on his dedication to truth, nonviolence, and the pursuit of justice. This vow had a significant impact on his personal life and his role as a leader in the Indian independence movement.

After having disagreements with Gandhi, Subhas Chandra Bose decided to step down as the president of the India National Congress and went on to establish a new party in 1939. This party was called the Forward Bloc.

Gandhi was awarded the Kaiser-i-Hind medal in 1915, but he returned it to the Government in 1920 as a gesture of non cooperation towards the British Government. The Kaiser-i-Hind medal was a civilian award given by the British Government to recognize distinguished service in the advancement of British interests in India. Gandhi's decision to return the medal was a symbolic act of protest against British rule and his commitment to nonviolent resistance.

After Independence, Gandhi believed that the Congress party had fulfilled its purpose and should transition into a social organization to avoid unhealthy competition with political parties and communal bodies. As a result, he drafted a constitution for the Congress party to transform it into a social organization, which he named "Lok Sevak Sangh." This organization aimed to focus on serving the people and promoting social welfare rather than engaging in political activities.

J B Kriplani was the Congress president who saluted Gandhi as "The maker of freedom achieved in a unique way" and acknowledged that never before was such a great event consummated with so little bloodshed and violence. This statement suggests that Kriplani recognized Gandhi's significant role in achieving India's independence through non-violent means.

Lord Reading commented that he found it difficult to understand the practice of Mr. Gandhi's religious and moral views in politics. This implies that while Lord Reading admired Gandhi's beliefs, he questioned how they were applied in the political realm.

The journal that was placed in Gandhi's luggage at his farewell party was the Natal Mercury. Reading this journal changed Gandhi's decision to return to India and instead motivated him to stay in South Africa and continue working for the Indian community.