GATE AG 2013 • Q58 MCQ • 2 Marks

Section 8: General Aptitude

Verbal Aptitude

Subtopic: Reading Comprehension

Question Statement:

Mahatama Gandhi was known for his humility as

Options:

  • (A) he played an important role in humiliating exit of British from India.
  • (B) he worked for humanitarian causes.
  • (C) he displayed modesty in his interactions.
  • (D) he was a fine human being.

Official Answer Key:

C

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

"Humility" specifically means modesty/a lack of self-importance in one's behaviour and interactions with others — not merely doing good works (humanitarian, D) or being a good person generally, and "humiliating" (A) is an unrelated word (to embarrass someone) that only superficially resembles "humility". Answer: (C) he displayed modesty in his interactions.

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