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Satyagraha finds expression in-

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

Answer options

  1. Sudden outbursts of violence
  2. Armed conflicts
  3. Non-cooperation
  4. Communal riots

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Non-cooperation

Explanation: The correct answer is C. Non-cooperation. Satyagraha, a term coined and practiced by Mahatma Gandhi, literally means ‘truth-force’ or ‘soul-force’. It is a method of peaceful resistance against injustice and oppression. The core philosophy of Satyagraha is rooted in non-violence (ahimsa) and truth (satya).