Political Science · Indian Political Thought
Which is common between Gandhi and Savarkar?
ABoth gave a similar concept of Swaraj
BBoth had the same thoughts on nationalism
CBoth were influenced by Mazzini ✓ Correct
DBoth were highly religious
Correct answer: (C) Both were influenced by Mazzini — What is common between Gandhi and Savarkar is that both were influenced by Mazzini.
Explanation
★What is common between Gandhi and Savarkar is that both were influenced by Mazzini.
★Giuseppe Mazzini was the Italian nationalist who inspired patriots across the world.
★Both Gandhi and Savarkar drew on Mazzini's idea of nationalism and duty to the motherland.
★Beyond this their paths diverged sharply on almost everything else.
★Their concepts of swaraj differed, Gandhi's being moral and Savarkar's more political and martial.
★Their views on nationalism differed, Gandhi inclusive and Savarkar centred on Hindutva.
★So Mazzini's influence is the genuine common thread between the two.
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