Question

The individual political struggles of Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi were most similar in that they ___________.

• A. Worked to secure the independence of their nations from colonial rule
• B. Fought against oppressive governments that encouraged racism
• C. Eventually became high-ranking officials in their governments
• D. Protested injustice through prolonged hunger strikes
• E. Rounded militant revolutionary organizations

Answer 1

The correct option is B Fought against oppressive governments that encouraged racism

• Nelson Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary politician who fought against the government which supported racism.
  
• Mahatma Gandhi during his stay of 20 years in South Africa fought against racism shown towards Indians staying in South Africa.
  
• This way both were similar in fighting against racism.