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.
....Read more
Useful Quotations for : UPSC, State PSC, IBPS, SSC, Railway, NDA, Police Exams
Like The Facebook Page
CurrentGK for
Current Affairs, Latest GK &
Employment News
Tags : Gandhi and his Early Movements Modern History of India