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Short Answer Questions: 1. What was the essence of Gandhiji's teaching? The essence of Gandhiji's teaching was fearlessness and truth. 2. What according to Gandhiji, was truth? According to Gandhiji, for an individual the truth is what he himself feels and knows to be true. 3. What was the two-fold actions of Gandhiji? First one is to resist and fight against foreign rule and the second fold is to fight against social evils in the society such as the curse of untouchability, problems of minority problems and the rising of the depressed classes. 4. What was the India of Gandhiji's dream? In the India of Gandiji's dream there shall be no high class and low class of people. Where all communities shall live in perfect harmony. There should not be intoxicating drinks and drugs. There should not be the curse of untouchability. In India the poorest shall feel it is their country and they have effective voice in its making. Women will enjoy the same right ...

                                    IF 1. The first stanza of ‘If’ speaks about the need for self-confidence. Do you agree? Why? The first stanza of 'IF' truly deals with the need for self confidence. Crisis is a common incident in the life of a human being. Ups and downs, victories and defeats may come. But a person must face all these situations with confidence. Situations must not make us depressed. 2. What does the poet say about patience? Patience is a virtue. It is a quality, which many people wish to have, but find it very hard to devolop. Patience requires hard effort. A person who is patient can be a good listener and a good friend. Waiting with patience can bring about good results. 3. Explain the poet’s views on honesty and fortitude of character. Honesty and fortitude of character, are two good values in life. A perfect man must build up good character and these two values must make a f...