Question

Which of the following statements best reflects Gandhiji's philosophy?

• A. Make sacrifices for others
• B. Be an incorrigible idealist
• C. Love mankind
• D. Example is better than precept

Answer 1

The correct option is D Example is better than precept

Option D: As mentioned in the passage, "If he proposes an experiment for society, he must first subject himself to its ordeal. While many socialists wait for all to be deprived of their privileges before they would part with theirs, this man first renounces before he ventures to make any claims on renunciation of others."

While many other socialists encouraged others to reject or abandon their comforts and belief systems, Gandhiji first renounced his own materialistic pleasures before encouraging others to do so. He tried the experiment on himself first, before encouraging it to the society. He made an example of himself before making it a rule 'precept'. That reflected his philosophy. The same is mentioned in this option. Hence option D is correct.

Options A, B and C: These options do not best reflect Gandhiji's philosophy, but his traits as a human. Hence options A, B and C are wrong.