Question

What do you understand from the following quote of Gandhiji?

"I cannot possibly bear the idea that a man who has got wealth should have the vote, but a man who has got character but no wealth should have no vote, or that a man who works honestly by the sweat of his brow day in and day out should not have the vote"

• A. We must not discriminate the poor.
• B. Every individual has their own dignity.
• C. We must give respect only to the rich people.
• D. Every adult citizen has the right to vote.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

The correct options are
A We must not discriminate the poor.
B Every individual has their own dignity.
D Every adult citizen has the right to vote.

Gandhiji's quote gives an important message:

1) We should honour the dignity of every individual.

2) We should not discriminate anyone on the basis of poverty.

3) Wealth is NOT the criterion for judging the people.

4) Every adult citizen has the right to vote.

5) Democracy means equality and justice for all the citizens.