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History GK · Q158

Struggle For Independence Of India

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 158

Q158

Which of the following was not one of the techniques of 'Satyagraha' advocated by Mahatama Gandhi?

A.
Ahimsa
Answer
B.
Fasting
C.
Civil Disobedience
D.
Non-Cooperation

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Gandhian Satyagraha should be squarely located within conflict resolution discourse. In this principle of non-violence, Mahatma Gandhi introduced technique of resistance to evil and untruth. His Satyagraha is inspired by boundless love and compassion. It is opposed to sin, not sinner, the evil, not evildoer. For him truth was God. Truth is not yours or mine.