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Mahatma Gandhi said that some of his deepest convictions were reflected in a book titled, “Unto this Last” and the book transformed his life. What was the message from the book that transformed Mahatma Gandhi

Mahatma Gandhi said that some of his deepest convictions were reflected in a book titled, “Unto this Last” and the book transformed his life. What was the message from the book that transformed Mahatma Gandhi?

(a)

Uplifting the oppressed and poor is the moral responsibility of an educated man

(b)

The good of individual is contained in the good of all

(c)

The life of celibacy and spiritual pursuit are essential for a noble life

(d)

All the statements (a), (b) and (c) are correct in this context

Answer:

(b)

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Explanation

The transformative message of “Unto This Last” was that the good of the individual is contained in the good of all, which influenced Gandhi’s philosophy and actions.