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Practice Listening: Multiple Choice, Single Answer ID: #41048 Medium Mohandas Gandhi
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You will see a video about Mohandas Gandhi, an influential leader who advocated for India's independence through nonviolent means. and answer the multiple-choice question by selecting the correct response. Only one response is correct.

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Mohandas Gandhi was an outstanding political and spiritual leader who worked to unify India and free it from British rule by nonviolent resistance. He campaigned peacefully for Indian independence in several ways by the Simple act of spinning and weaving his own. Both he showed people that they should not be dependent on trade with Britain. India finally gained independence in 1947. But Gandhi did not attend the ceremony instead. He was in. Calcutta fasting and praying for unity between Hindus and Muslims. Throughout his life, Gandhi had used fasting as a means of political protest. His last at the age of 78 ended on January the 18th 1948, when Hindu and Muslim leaders pledged to stop the bloodshed. Just 12 days later, while on his way to a prayer meeting, Gandhi was assassinated by a Hindu fanatic.

Why did Mohandas Gandhi choose to fast in Calcutta instead of attending India's independence ceremony in 1947?

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Option 3: "To pray for unity between Hindus and Muslims."

Explanation: This option is correct as the text explicitly states that Gandhi was in Calcutta fasting and praying for unity between Hindus and Muslims. This directly aligns with the main idea of his actions during that time, emphasizing his commitment to peace and unity.

Option 1: "To protest against the British government's policies."

Explanation: This option is incorrect because the text does not mention Gandhi fasting as a protest against British policies. Instead, it highlights his focus on unity between Hindus and Muslims during a time of conflict, which is not aligned with this option.

Option 2: "To demonstrate his support for nonviolent resistance."

Explanation: While Gandhi was known for his nonviolent resistance, the text specifically states that he was fasting and praying for unity between Hindus and Muslims, not merely to demonstrate support for nonviolence. Therefore, this option lacks the specific context provided in the text.

Option 4: "To celebrate India's independence in solitude."

Explanation: This option is incorrect because the text indicates that Gandhi chose to fast and pray for unity rather than celebrating independence. His absence from the ceremony was not for celebration but for a solemn purpose, which contradicts the idea of celebrating in solitude.

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