WBCS.LIVE practice question

In which language was Mahatma Gandhi's famous book 'Hind Swaraj' originally written in 1909?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. English
  2. Gujarati
  3. Hindi
  4. Marathi

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Gujarati

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Gujarati šŸ“š Explanation: Gandhi wrote 'Hind Swaraj' or 'Indian Home Rule' during his return voyage from London to South Africa in 1909. The book outlines his views on Swaraj, modern civilization, and the necessity of non-violence. It was banned by the British government in India as a seditious text, though it was later translated into English and other languages.