Gandhi Jayanti, observed on the 2nd of October annually, commemorates the birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, universally known as Mahatma Gandhi. Fondly referred to as the "Father of the Nation," Mahatma Gandhi played a pivotal role in leading India's struggle for independence alongside numerous other national leaders, challenging British colonial rule. His advocacy of non-violence served as a profound inspiration for civil rights movements around the globe. To honor his immense contribution to the nation, 2nd October is celebrated as a national holiday each year. Moreover, this day holds international significance as it is also recognized by the United Nations as the International Day of Non-Violence, an occasion to promote the principles and strategies championed by Mahatma Gandhi. In this article, we will engage in a Gandhi Jayanti Quiz, testing our knowledge about Mahatma Gandhi.
Gandhi Jayanti quotes:
On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, we bring to you some quotes of Mahatma Gandhi that you can share with your loved ones to spread positivity and inspire them.
- “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”
- “Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.”
- “We may never be strong enough to be entirely nonviolent in thought, word, and deed. But we must keep nonviolence as our goal and make strong progress towards it.”
- “Change yourself you are in control.”
- “When restraint and courtesy are added to strength, the latter becomes irresistible.”
- “The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.”
- “It is unwise to be too sure of one’s own wisdom. It is healthy to be reminded that the strongest might weaken and the wisest might err.”
- “Nearly everything you do is of no importance, but it is important that you do it.”
- “Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes.”
- “My religion is based on truth and non-violence. Truth is my God. Non-violence is the means of realizing Him.”
Mahatma Gandhi Quiz 2023 – Quiz on Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti!
Quiz Questions & Answers
Q 1. When is Gandhi Jayanti Celebrated in India?
2nd March
2nd December
2nd October
2nd June
Answer: (c) 2nd October
Q 2. Where was Gandhi Ji born?
Surat
Porbandar
Ahmedabad
Kucch
Answer: (b) Porbandar
Q 3. In which year Gandhi Ji was born?
1869
1870
1866
1862
Answer: (a) 1869
Q 3. What was the name of Gandhi Ji’s wife?
Indira Gandhi
Sonia Gandhi
Priyanka Gandhi
Kasturba Gandhi
Answer: (d) Kasturba Gandhi
Q 4. What was the name of Gandhi Ji’s father?
Harichand Gandhi
Ravichandran Gandhi
Karamchand Gandhi
Harish Gandhi
Answer: (c) Karamchand Gandhi
Q 5. What is the name of Gandhi Ji’s mother?
Putlibai
Hirabai
Mirabai
Meenabai
Answer: (a) Putlibai
Q 6. In which year Gandhi Ji passed their matriculation?
1889
1885
1897
1887
Answer: (d) 1887
Q 7. Who called Gandhiji ‘Mahatma’?
Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru
Rabindra Nath Tagore
Sarvepalli Radha Krishnan
Bhagat Singh
Answer: (b) Rabindra Nath Tagore
Q 8. What is Mahatma Gandhi’s first name?
Karamchand
Haridas
Mohandas
Madan Das
Answer: (c) Mohandas
Q 9. What did Gandhi Ji call freedom fighter Subhash Chandra Bose?
Marriott
Haroit
Variet
Patriot
Answer: (d) Patriot
Q 10. When was the Mahatma Gandhi series of banknotes issued by the Reserve Bank Of India?
1996
1994
1997
1999
Answer: (a) 1996
Q 11. Who was the author of Gandhi Ji’s favourite bhajan “ Vaishnav Jana to tene kahiye”?
Hari Mehta
Ravi Mehta
Narsi Mehta
Krishan Mehta
Answer: (c) Narsi Mehta
Q 12. Who led the Salt Satyagraha Movement with Gandhi Ji?
Radhika Naidu
Sarojini Naidu
Meera Naidu
Vishakha Naidu
Answer: (b) Sarojini Naidu
Q 13: By which name Gandhi Ji is lovingly called by his countrymen?
Uncle
Bapu
Chacha
Mama
Answer: (b) Bapu
Q 14. Where is Sabarmati Ashram?
Bhopal
Aligarh
Ahmedabad
Pune
Answer: (c) Ahmedabad
Q 15. What was Sabarmati Ashram formerly called?
Ashram
Ahmedabad Ashram
Gandhi Ashram
Satyagraha Ashram
Answer: (d) Satyagraha Ashram
Q 16. Gandhi Ji’s day of death is celebrated as?
Warrior’s Day
Fathers’ Day
Martyr’s Day
Day of Non-Violence
Answer: (c) Martyr’s Day
Q 17. In 1999, who was conferred as a person of the century by Time Magazine?
Mahatma Gandhi
Albert Einstein
Winston Churchill
F.D. Roosevelt
Answer: (b) Albert Einstein
Q 18. When in the History Time Magazine named Mahatma Gandhi as Person of the year?
1924
1947
1948
1930
Answer: (d) 1930
Q 19. How many times did Mahatma Gandhi nominate for the Nobel Peace Prize?
5 times
3 times
7 times
1 time
Answer: (a) 5 times
Q 20. Name the only congress session which was presided by Mahatma Gandhi?
Calcutta Session, 1928
Belgaum Session, 1924
Gaya Session, 1922
Madras Session, 1927
Answer: (b) Belgaum Session, 1924
Q 21: In which year Gandhi Ji got the title ‘ Mahatma’?
1920
1911
1915
1930
Answer: (c) 1915
Q 22. Name the popular civil disobedience movement, which was also called India’s August movement?
Non-Cooperation Movement
Khilafat Movement
Chauri-Chaura
Quit India Movement
Answer: (d) Quit India Movement
Q 23. What does the term ‘agraha’ mean in “Satyagraha”?
Insistence
Revolution
Struggle
Strive
Answer: (a) Insistence
Q 24. Where was Gandhi Ji detained for the ‘Quit India Movement?
Yeravda Jail
Byculla Prison
Ahmedabad Prison
Aga Khan Palace Jail
Answer: (d) Aga Khan Palace Jail
Q 25. Who worked as private secretary to Mahatma Gandhi?
Pyarelal Ji
Mahadev Desai
Kishorilal Mashruwala
Sushila Nayyar
Answer: (b) Mahadev Desai
Q 26. At which place did Gandhi Ji undertake his last fast on January 13, 1948?
Nasik
Calcutta
Delhi
Bombay
Answer: (c) Delhi
Q 27. On which date, Gandhi Ji returned to India from South Africa?
January 9, 1915
January 10, 1916
March 9, 1915
December 19, 1915
Answer: (a) January 9, 1915
Q 28. The book “Unto this Last” greatly influenced Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. Who was its author?
Louis Fisher
Ruskin Bond
John Ruskin
Leo Tolstoy
Answer: (c) John Ruskin
Q 29. During the Non-Cooperation Movement, Which award did Gandhiji return?
Knighthood
Rai Bahadur
Hind Kesari
Kaiser-e-Hind
Answer: (d) Kaiser-e-Hind
Q 30. In which year did Gandhi Ji attend the Round Table Conference?
1930
1931
1932
1935
Answer: (b) 1931
Q 31. When was the first time GandhijiGandhiji went to South Africa?
1893
1895
1892
1894
Answer: (a) 1893
Q 32. When did the Chauri-Chaura incident take place?
5 Jan 1922
4 Feb 1922
6 June 1922
14 Sept 1922
Answer: (b) 4 Feb 1922
Q 33. When was the slogan of ‘Go Back Simon’ given?
1923
1925
1928
1930
Answer: (c) 1928
Q 34. When did the Champaran Movement start?
1911
1913
1915
1917
Answer: (d) 1917
Q 35. When did Gandhiji start using Charkha for weaving?
1930
1928
1931
1929
Answer: (a) 1930
Q 36. Gandhi Ji was a member of the National Party?
Bharatiya Janata Party
Indian National Congress
Samajwadi Party
Janta Dal
Answer: (b) Indian National Congress
Q 37. When did Dandi March start?
13 January 1930
12 May 1930
12 March 1930
13 October 1930
Answer: (c) 12 March 1930
Q 38. What was the time period of Salt March?
12 March 1930 – 6 April 1930
12 May 1930 – 6 June 1930
12 April 1929 – 6 May 1929
12 March 1929 – 6 April 1929
Answer: (a) 12 March 1930 – 6 April 1930
Q 39. When was the Non-Cooperation movement started?
1 August 1919
1 August 1920
1 August 1921
1 August 1922
Answer: (b) 1 August 1920
Q 40. Where did the Non-Cooperation Movement end?
Champaran Incident
Kerala Incident
Lucknow Incident
Chauri-Chaura Incident
Answer: (d) Chauri-Chaura Incident
Q 41. When did Gandhi Ji travel to Champaran in Bihar?
10 April 1917
10 April 1915
10 April 1916
10 April 1919
Answer: (a) 10 April 1917
Q 42. When did Gandhi Ji die?
30 January 1949
30 January 1947
30 January 1948
30 January 1950
Answer: (c) 30 January 1948
Q 43. Where did Gandhi Ji die?
Ahmedabad
Gurgaon
Pune
New Delhi
Answer: (d) New Delhi
Q 44. When was the first Round Table Conference Held?
12 November 1931
12 November 1930
12 November 1929
12 November 1932
Answer: (b) 12 November 1930
Q 45. When did Gandhi Ji get the title of Father of the Nation?
27 January 1915
27 January 1914
27 January 1916
27 January 1920
Answer: (a) 27 January 1915
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