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Consider the following statements about the different meanings of‘Swaraj’ as articulated by Mahatma Gandhi : 1.Swaraj is intimately linked with Ahimsa (non-violence) and Satyagraha (adherence to truth). 2.Swaraj has two senses-one political and one beyond the realm of politics. 3.Swaraj is something that requires time and patience to acquire. 4.With determination, Swaraj could be obtained easily and quickly. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

Swaraj  movement  was  initiated  by Mahatma  Gandhi  which  focuses  on self-rule  or  self-governance  and  is intimately    linked    with    Ahimsa (non-violence)    and    Satyagraha (adherence  to  truth), moreover  it referred to Gandhi’s concept Indian independence   from   British   rule. The movement had two meanings, political  and  non-political.  It  was political   in   the   sense   that   it opposed being ruled by foreigners, and  non-political  in  the  sense  that every  person  has  right  to  be  ruled by  himself  or  herself.  Swaraj  is  a virtue    which    need    time    and patience  to  achieve  and  cannot  be obtained easily and quickly


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