Historical centenary: Gandhi’s arrival in South Africa — commemorative year. The centenary of Mahatma Gandhi’s arrival in South Africa (original arrival in 1893) was celebrated in which year? Choose the correct option.

Given data
Gandhi arrived in South Africa as a young lawyer in 1893.

Approach
Compute the 100-year centenary year: 1893 + 100 = 1993

Answer
1993 was celebrated as the centenary of Gandhi’s arrival in South Africa, an event pivotal to his development of Satyagraha.

Common pitfall
Do not confuse with the 125th or 150th birth anniversaries of Gandhi (1869 births), which fall in different years.