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In India, the first major public appearance of Mahatma Gandhi was in:
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Correct answer: Inauguration of Banaras Hindu University (1916)
Explanation: The correct answer is C. Inauguration of Banaras Hindu University (1916). Mahatma Gandhi made his first major public appearance in India at the foundation ceremony of Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in February 1916. The event was attended by British officials, Indian princes, and other prominent personalities. Gandhi's speech on this occasion was remarkable because he fearlessly criticized both the British colonial rule and the Indian elite, especially the princes and landlords who supported British imperialism.