Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: Gandhi, in his experiment with truth, dislodged truth as all ultimate divine revelation.
Reason R: He holds that truth can be substituted with goodness, and people can manage. without truth.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

• A. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
• B. Both A and R are, correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
• C. A is correct but R is not correct.
• D. A is not correct but R is correct.
• A. A, B only
• B. A, C only
• C. B, C only
• D. C, D only
• A. Uncertainty
• B. Impossibility
• C. Certainty
• D. Possibility

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Let's start by analyzing the statements given in the question:

1. Assertion (A): Gandhi, in his experiment with truth, dislodged truth as all ultimate divine revelation.
   • This statement suggests that Gandhi viewed truth not as a static divine revelation but something dynamic and actionable in people's lives.
   • It implies a movement away from theological interpretations towards practical implementations of truth.
2. Reason (R): He holds that truth can be substituted with goodness, and people can manage without truth.
   • This statement claims that Gandhi suggested substituting truth with goodness.
   • However, Gandhi emphasized acting truthfully, with goodness as a companion to truth, not as a substitute.

Now, let's correlate these with the passage provided:

1. The passage indicates that Gandhi modified the understanding of truth, shifting it away from its theological roots.
2. The emphasis was on incorporating goodness, which aligns with the assertion but doesn't equate to abandoning truth. Instead, goodness complemented truth.

Based on this analysis:

• Assertion (A) is accurate as it reflects Gandhi's approach to truth.
• Reason (R) is not correct because it misinterprets Gandhi's philosophy by suggesting that truth can be replaced by goodness.

Therefore, the correct option is: A is correct but R is not correct.

Answer 2

The question is concerned with understanding which notions align with Gandhi's idea of Truth, based on the provided comprehension passage. Let's analyze each option against the passage:

1. Option A: Truth is inherited and internalized
   The passage mentions that Gandhi changed the understanding of truth that the powerful had inherited and internalized. This implies that the inherited and internalized notions of truth were not compatible with Gandhi's idea since he sought to alter them. Therefore, this option is not aligned with Gandhi's concept of Truth.
2. Option B: Truth is ultimate divine revelation
   The text states that Gandhi dislodged truth from its theological location of an ultimate divine revelation. This indicates that Gandhi did not agree with the conception of truth as an ultimate divine revelation. Therefore, this option is also not compatible with his idea.
3. Option C: Truth is a byproduct of honesty, humanism, and compassion
   Gandhi believed that if goodness could be inculcated, truth would take care of itself. This suggests that truth emerges from qualities such as honesty, humanism, and compassion. Thus, this option aligns well with Gandhi's concept of Truth.
4. Option D: Truth directly corresponds with goodness
   The passage emphasizes that only goodness mattered according to Gandhi's understanding. Therefore, truth being directly associated with goodness is indeed compatible with Gandhi's notion of Truth.

Upon evaluating all the options, the notions that are compatible with Gandhi's understanding of Truth according to the passage are Options C and D. Thus, the correct answer is C, D only.

Answer 3

The term "inevitably" in the passage connotes a sense of certainty. Let's analyze the given passage to understand this meaning:

• The passage discusses Gandhi's challenge with the "post-truth" era, where social structures overwhelmingly oppressed the powerless.
• The phrase "ways of living established by the powerful that inevitably oppressed the powerless" suggests that oppression was a certain outcome of the way societal structures were set up at the time. 

The word "inevitably" stems from the root word "inevitable," which means something that is certain to happen. Therefore, in this context, the use of "inevitably" implies that the oppression of the powerless was a determined outcome given the established social patterns.

Let's rule out the other options:

• Uncertainty: This option is opposite to the meaning of "inevitably," which implies certain occurrences, not uncertain ones.
• Impossibility: This suggests something cannot happen, which is not aligned with the meaning of "inevitably," suggesting certainty.
• Possibility: While possibility suggests something may occur, it does not convey the sense of certainty inherent in "inevitably."

 

Therefore, the correct answer is: Certainty.