Who amongst the following coined the word ‘Satyagraha’?

(A) Harilal Gandhi
(B) Mahatma Gandhi
(C) Ramdas Gandhi
(D) Manilal Gandhi

Correct Answer : Mahatma Gandhi
Question Asked : UPPCS (Mains) 2015
The nephew of Mahatma Gandhi, Magan Lal Gandhi first used the term ‘Sada Graha’ during a competition for which he was rewarded. Satyagraha means truth and rigidity. Later on, Gandhi improvised the word as ‘Satyagraha.’ Hence it is clear that the word ‘Satyagraha’ was used firstly by Gandhi.
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