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Who wrote the book 'Hind Swaraj'?

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

Answer options

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru
  2. Lal Bahadur Shastri
  3. Mahatma Gandhi
  4. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Mahatma Gandhi

Explanation: The book ‘Hind Swaraj’ was written by Mahatma Gandhi in 1909 during his return journey from London to South Africa. 📚 Other Information: ▪️ It was originally written in Gujarati and later translated into English by Gandhi himself. ▪️ The book outlines Gandhi’s vision of self-rule based on moral and spiritual principles. ▪️ It critiques modern civilisation, industrialism, and materialism. ▪️ Gandhi emphasised truth (Satya) and non-violence (Ahimsa) as the foundation of Swaraj. ▪️ It also discusses education, religion, and political self-discipline. ▪️ Gandhi argued that real independence means self-control and self-reliance. ▪️ The text became the philosophical foundation of the Indian freedom movement. ▪️ It remains one of the most influential political writings in modern India.