Consider the following statements regarding Mahatma Gandhi’s early career:
1. Gandhiji was deeply influenced by G K Gokhale, who advised him to familiarize himself with India's socio-political situation before taking political action.
2. To unite different sections of Indians, he founded the Natal Indian Congress and started a paper Indian Opinion after returning from South Africa.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Consider the following statements regarding Mahatma Gandhi&rsquo;s early career:
1. Gandhiji was deeply influenced by G K Gokhale, who advised him to familiarize himself with India's socio-political situation before taking political action.
2. To unite different sections of Indians, he founded the Natal Indian Congress and started a paper Indian Opinion after returning from South Africa.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is correct: Gandhi was influenced by Gopal Krishna Gokhale, who advised him to study India's socio-political conditions before actively participating in politics. Gandhi followed this guidance after his return in 1915.

Statement 2 is not correct: Gandhi founded the Natal Indian Congress and started the paper Indian Opinion during his time in South Africa, not after returning to India.

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Consider the following statements regarding Mahatma Gandhi’s early career: 1. Gandhiji was deeply influenced by G K Gokhale, who advised him to familiarize himself with India's socio-political situation before taking political action. 2. To unite different sections of Indians, he founded the Natal Indian Congress and started a paper Indian Opinion after returning from South Africa. Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2