Mahatma Gandhi spent his early years in South Africa His experiences and activities there shaped his...........

Modern Indian History 1885-1905

Mahatma Gandhi spent his early years in South Africa. His experiences and activities there shaped his worldview as well as leadership style. In this context consider the following

statements:

1. He returned to India with his family in 1901 and even opened a law office in Bombay.However, he had to return to South Africa on the request of the Indian community in 1902.

2. With the outbreak of the Boer war in 1899, Gandhiji enlisted himself and also organized the Indian Ambulance Corps for the British.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 Only

2 Only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

Correct answer is C.

Explanation:
With the outbreak of the Boer war in 1899, Gandhiji enlisted 1100 Indians and organized the Indian Ambulance Corps for the British. Inspite of the Indian support, the Transvaal Asiatic Department continued its anti-Indian regulations. Gandhiji chose to support the British as he felt,"The authorities may not always be right but as long as the subjects owe allegiance to the state,it is their clear duty to...accord their support." By 1901, he returned to India with his family. He travelled extensively in India and even opened a law office in Bombay. However, South African Indians refused to part with him. He had to return to South Africa on the request of the Indian community in 1902.