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WBCS Preliminary Examination 2016 — General Studies · Question 61 of 200

Q61
Indian National MovementGandhian Era: Khilafat, NCM, CDM
'Hind Swaraj' was written by Gandhi while
  1. a.travelling from England to India by ship.
  2. b.in Sabarmati Ashram.
  3. c.travelling from England to South Africa by ship.
  4. d.Champaran Satyagraha.

Answer: (C) travelling from England to South Africa by ship.

Gandhi wrote 'Hind Swaraj' (Indian Home Rule) in 1909 during his voyage by ship from England to South Africa. He wrote the entire book in ten days, writing with his left hand when his right hand tired. It articulated his critique of modern civilisation and vision for India.

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