Question

Assertion (A): Gandhiji’s idea of satyagraha emphasised on the power of truth and the need to search for truth.

Reasoning (R): Gandhiji believed that a satyagrahi could win the battle by appealing to the conscience of the oppressor.

Select the correct option from the given alternatives.

• A. A is true and R is false.
• B. Both A and R are true but R not the correct explanation of A.
• C. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
• D. Both A and R are false.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

According Gandhi ji, without seeking vengeance or being aggressive, a Satyagrahi could win the battle through non-violence. This could be done by appealing to the conscience of the oppressor