Against which of the following forms of discrimination did Mahatma Gandhi launch a satyagraha in South Africa?
A. racism
B. sexism
C. ageism
D. casteism
Answer:
So, the correct answer is (A): racism
Explanation
- Gandhiji was distressed by the racial injustice and discrimination that Indians faced in South Africa.
- In 1907 , he started satyagraha against racism and discrimination faced by non- white people.
- He was leading the workers from Newcastle to Transvaal . When the marchers were stopped and Gandhi ji arested .
- Thousands of more workers joined the satyagraha against the racist laws that denied the rights to non whites in South Africa.
Thus, option (A): racism is correct.
