Who among the following believed that sports was essential for creating a balance between the body and the mind?
A
Jawaharlal Nehru
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B
Mahatma Gandhi
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C
Sarojini Naidu
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D
Maulana Azad
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Solution
The correct option is C Mahatma Gandhi Mahatma Gandhi believed that a sport was essential for a balance between the body and the mind. However, he often emphasised that games like cricket and hockey were imported into India by the British and were replacing traditional games. They showed a colonial mindset and were a less effective education than the simple exercise of those who worked on the land.