Q. Consider the following statements about Dr Ram Manohar Lohia
1. He believed the Satyagraha without constructive work is like a sentence without a verb.
2. He wrote his PhD thesis paper on the topic of Salt Satyagraha, focusing on
Mahatma Gandhi’s socioeconomic theory.
3. He recognised that caste, more than class, was the huge stumbling block to India’s progress.
Which of the statements give above is/are correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) All of these
Ans: (d) All of these
Explanation: The correct answer is (d) All of these.
All the statements about Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia are correct:
1. He believed that Satyagraha without constructive work is like a sentence without a verb: Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia emphasized the importance of combining non-violent resistance (Satyagraha) with constructive work for societal transformation. He believed that mere protest or resistance should be accompanied by efforts towards constructive development and progress.
2. He wrote his PhD thesis paper on the topic of Salt Satyagraha, focusing on Mahatma Gandhi’s socioeconomic theory: Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia wrote his PhD thesis on the topic of “Salt Satyagraha and the Economic Theory of Gandhi.” His thesis explored the economic dimensions of Mahatma Gandhi’s Salt Satyagraha movement and its implications for socio-economic transformation in India.
3. He recognized that caste, more than class, was a huge stumbling block to India’s progress: Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia was a strong advocate for social justice and equality. He recognized the deep-rooted social issue of caste and believed that caste-based discrimination and inequality posed significant obstacles to India’s progress. He emphasized the need to address caste-based inequalities along with economic class disparities.
Therefore, all the statements given are correct.
