Mahatma Gandhi Trivia Quiz

Mahatma Gandhi was a major political and spiritual leader of India and the Indian independence movement. He inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. This trivia quiz is all about him.

  1.  1

    Mahatma literally means:

    • Great Soul
    • Great Man
    • Pure Heart
    • Blessed Soul
  2.  2

    Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday was:

    • January 2, 1870
    • December 2, 1869
    • November 2, 1869
    • October 2, 1869
  3.  3

    His birthday is commemorated there as Gandhi Jayanti, a national holiday, and worldwide as the:

    • International Day of Non-Violence.
    • International Day of Hinduism
    • International Day of Peace
    • International Day of Tranquility
  4.  4

    The title "Mahatma" was first given to Gandhi by Nautamlal Bhagavanji Mehta on:

    • January 21, 1918
    • January 21, 1917
    • January 21, 1916
    • January 21, 1915
  5.  5

    What was the position of Mahatma Gandhi’s father in Porbandar?

    • Chief Minister
    • Prime Minister
    • Minister of Defense
    • Justice Minister
  6.  6

    According to Historian William L. Shirer, Gandhi spent a total of how many years of his life in prison?

    • eight years
    • seven and a half years
    • six years
    • six and a half years
  7.  7

    Mahatma Gandhi’s complete name is:

    • Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
    • Mohammad Karamchand Gandhi
    • Magandas Karamchand Gandhi
    • Mohandas Karamand Gandhi
  8.  8

    In the Gujarati language, Gandhi means:

    • Fellow
    • Noble
    • Barter
    • Grocer
  9.  9

    His life was made into a movie, when was it released?

    • 1982
    • 1984
    • 1988
    • 1990
  10. 10

    What was Gandhi’s occupation?

    • consultant
    • veterinary
    • doctor
    • lawyer
  11. 11

    One of his most spectacular campaigns was his 200 mile march to extract salt from the sea. This was to show his protest against British tax on:

    • sugar
    • sardines
    • water
    • salt
  12. 12

    What is the name of Gandhi’s wife?

    • Kasturba
    • Putlibai
    • Harilal
    • Karsandas
  13. 13

    He and his wife were married when they are both:

    • 16 years old
    • 15 years old
    • 14 years old
    • 13 years old
  14. 14

    Gandhi has how many sons?

    • four
    • three
    • five
    • two
  15. 15

    He was a pioneer of Satyagraha. Satyagraha has been translated as:

    • truth shall set you free
    • truth always prevail
    • zeal for truth
    • holding to the truth
  16. 16

    Who was Putlibai in Gandhi’s life?

    • she was his mother
    • she was his wife
    • she was his sister
    • she was his daughter
  17. 17

    He helped bring about India's independence from:

    • American rule
    • Nazi rule
    • German rule
    • British rule
  18. 18

    He attended the:

    • University College London
    • University College India
    • University College Italy
    • University College Malaysia
  19. 19

    How many times was he nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize between 1937 and 1948, but never won it?

    • four times
    • seven times
    • six times
    • five times
  20. 20

    On his way to his evening prayer in Delhi, he was shot down by Nathuram Godse, a young Hindu on:

    • January 30, 1948
    • March 30, 1948
    • April 30, 1948
    • May 30, 1948

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