Question

While preaching non-violence in a mass gathering in Delhi to prevent the communal riots, Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated by Nathuram Godse on .

• A. 30 January, 1948
• B. 28 February, 1948
• C. 30 December, 1948

Answer 1

The correct option is A 30 January, 1948

When India was celebrating Independence, violent communal riots broke out in Kashmir, Punjab, Delhi, Bihar, Calcutta, and Noakhali. Mahatma Gandhi chose to walk through the riot-torn areas to stop the communal riots. He preached non-violence through mass gatherings and public meetings. On one such occasion in Delhi, he was assassinated by Nathuram Godse on 30 January, 1948.