25 MCQ on Gandhi’s Perception of an Ideal Society

 1. Question: What did Gandhi believe is the foundation of an ideal society?

a. Economic prosperity b. Social equality c. Technological advancement d. Non-violence and truth Answer: d. Non-violence and truth

2. Question: According to Gandhi, what is the key to solving conflicts in society? a. Economic development b. Non-violent resistance c. Political negotiation d. Military intervention Answer: b. Non-violent resistance

3. Question: Gandhi emphasized the importance of 'Sarvodaya'. What does 'Sarvodaya' mean? a. Self-governance b. Universal upliftment c. Industrialization d. Urbanization Answer: b. Universal upliftment

4. Question: Gandhi's ideal society aimed at the eradication of: a. Traditional values b. Poverty and inequality c. Cultural diversity d. Political organizations Answer: b. Poverty and inequality

5. Question: What did Gandhi consider the soul of his ideal society? a. Purity of thought and action b. Economic prosperity c. Technological advancement d. Political power Answer: a. Purity of thought and action

6. Question: Gandhi advocated for the decentralized economic structure of society. What was his term for it? a. Swadeshi b. Industrialization c. Globalization d. Consumerism Answer: a. Swadeshi

7. Question: According to Gandhi, what is the role of religion in an ideal society? a. Dividing people based on faith b. Maintaining social hierarchy c. Promoting harmony and truth d. Imposing beliefs on others Answer: c. Promoting harmony and truth

8. Question: Gandhi emphasized the importance of 'Sarvodaya' and 'Antyodaya'. What does 'Antyodaya' mean? a. Upliftment of the marginalized b. Universal brotherhood c. Freedom of speech d. Industrial development Answer: a. Upliftment of the marginalized

9. Question: Gandhi believed in the principle of 'Sarvodaya', which advocates for the welfare of: a. The privileged few b. The marginalized and all c. The intellectual elite d. The ruling class Answer: b. The marginalized and all

10. Question: What did Gandhi advocate as a means to resolve disputes and conflicts in society? a. Legal battles b. Dialogue and negotiation c. Aggression and force d. Censorship Answer: b. Dialogue and negotiation

11. Question: Gandhi believed in the concept of 'Gram Swaraj'. What does 'Gram Swaraj' refer to? a. Self-sufficiency and self-governance at the village level b. Centralized political power c. Rapid urbanization d. Global governance Answer: a. Self-sufficiency and self-governance at the village level

12. Question: Gandhi's concept of an ideal society focused on promoting: a. Consumerism and materialism b. Rural development and village empowerment c. Political dominance d. Urbanization Answer: b. Rural development and village empowerment

13. Question: Gandhi believed in the principle of 'Satyagraha'. What does 'Satyagraha' mean? a. Non-violent resistance and civil disobedience b. Violent revolution c. Suppressing opposing views d. Political compromise Answer: a. Non-violent resistance and civil disobedience

14. Question: Gandhi emphasized the importance of 'Ahimsa'. What does 'Ahimsa' mean? a. Non-violence and compassion b. Militant action c. Political warfare d. Censorship Answer: a. Non-violence and compassion

15. Question: According to Gandhi, what is the role of education in an ideal society? a. Reinforce traditional beliefs b. Encourage consumerism c. Foster critical thinking and social responsibility d. Promote political propaganda Answer: c. Foster critical thinking and social responsibility

16. Question: Gandhi emphasized the concept of 'Sarvodaya'. What does 'Sarvodaya' mean? a. Upliftment of all b. Dominance of the powerful c. Advancement of the elite d. Rule of the majority Answer: a. Upliftment of all

17. Question: What is Gandhi's stance on industrialization in his vision of an ideal society? a. Industrialization should be embraced for rapid growth b. Industrialization should be limited and balanced with rural development c. Industrialization should be focused on urban areas only d. Industrialization should be avoided entirely Answer: b. Industrialization should be limited and balanced with rural development

18. Question: Gandhi promoted the idea of 'Bhoodan Movement'. What was the objective of this movement? a. Redistribution of land to the landless b. Economic development through industrialization c. Elimination of caste discrimination d. Urbanization and modernization Answer: a. Redistribution of land to the landless

19. Question: Gandhi believed in the importance of 'Nai Talim'. What does 'Nai Talim' stand for? a. Basic education for all b. Modern education system c. Vocational and moral education d. Technological education Answer: c. Vocational and moral education

20. Question: Gandhi believed in the decentralization of power. What form of governance did he advocate for? a. Autocracy b. Federalism c. Parliamentary democracy d. Village self-governance Answer: d. Village self-governance

21. Question: Gandhi's concept of an ideal society prioritized which of the following values? a. Competition and rivalry b. Individualism c. Cooperation and collectivism d. Materialism Answer: c. Cooperation and collectivism

22. Question: Gandhi emphasized the importance of self-discipline and self-control in achieving an ideal society. What term did he use for this? a. Ahimsa b. Satyagraha c. Tapasya d. Swadeshi Answer: c. Tapasya

23. Question: Gandhi's vision of an ideal society aimed to eradicate: a. Social stratification b. Cultural diversity c. Economic competition d. Religious diversity Answer: a. Social stratification

24. Question: What was Gandhi's stance on the caste system in Hindu society? a. It should be preserved and strengthened b. It should be abolished and all castes should be treated equally c. It should be maintained with some reforms d. It should only apply to religious rituals, not social interactions Answer: b. It should be abolished and all castes should be treated equally

25. Question: Gandhi emphasized the role of 'Khadi' in his vision of an ideal society. What does 'Khadi' symbolize? a. Economic prosperity b. Independence and self-sufficiency c. Technological advancement d. Industrialization Answer: b. Independence and self-sufficiency