Question

Select the correct statements regarding the ideas of Mahatma Gandhi related to constitution from the following.

• A. He wanted the poor to have a voice in the making of a nation.
• B. He wanted harmony among communities.
• C. He advocated for gender equality.
• D. Dr B.R.Ambedkar supported Gandhiji's methods for creating equality.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

The correct options are
A He wanted the poor to have a voice in the making of a nation.
B He wanted harmony among communities.
C He advocated for gender equality.

Mahatma Gandhi shared his ideas through his magazine ‘Young India’ in which he wrote about his expectations from the constitution of independent India. The Mahatma wanted all communities of India to live in perfect harmony. He wanted an India without untouchability, intoxicating drinks and drugs. Gandhi was also an advocate of equal rights for men and women. Ambedkar bitterly criticised Mahatma Gandhi and his vision. He had a different approach towards eliminating inequalities from India.