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M. K. Gandhi was a supporter of

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

Answer options

  1. Marxist Socialism
  2. Category Socialism
  3. Idealism
  4. Philosophical Anarchism

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Philosophical Anarchism

Explanation: The correct answer is D. Philosophical Anarchism. Mahatma Gandhi is considered a supporter of Philosophical Anarchism, which refers to a belief in a stateless society where individuals live in harmony without the need for coercive government control. Gandhi believed in self-rule (Swaraj) not only at the national level but also at the individual level, where every person would govern themselves by their moral conscience. He emphasized the non-violent and ethical transformation of society, where laws and governance would be guided by truth (Satya) and non-violence (Ahimsa) rather than force.