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Gandhi Jayanti & International Day of Non-Violence – Facts and MCQs

Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary, UN Non-Violence Day, Satyagraha and freedom-movement MCQs.

Fact-checked: 19 July 2026

2 OctoberDate

1869Birth year

Non-Violence DayUN observance

2007UN established

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• Meaning and background
• 2026 update
• Important facts
• Related static GK
• Quick revision
• 10 clickable MCQs
• FAQs

Introduction and Background

Gandhi Jayanti is observed on 2 October, the birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. He was born in Porbandar in 1869 and became the leading figure of India’s mass freedom struggle through methods based on Satyagraha and Ahimsa.

The United Nations observes the same date as the International Day of Non-Violence. The General Assembly established the observance in 2007 through resolution 61/271, recognising the universal relevance of non-violence, tolerance and peaceful political action.

For examinations, study Gandhi’s South Africa years, Champaran Satyagraha, Non-Cooperation Movement, Dandi March, Civil Disobedience Movement and Quit India Movement. Also remember that Lal Bahadur Shastri was born on 2 October 1904, creating a frequent one-date-two-leaders question.

Exam strategy: First learn the date and central personality or institution. Next connect the day with one constitutional article, treaty, organisation, headquarters, discovery or historical event. Finally, revise the “Do Not Confuse” box because examinations often place two similar observances in the same question. This method converts a simple date into a complete static-GK unit for APPSC, TSPSC, UPSC, SSC, Railway, Banking and Police examinations.

2026 Current-Affairs Update

The International Day of Non-Violence is observed every year on Gandhi’s birthday. The stable exam focus is resolution A/RES/61/271, Gandhi’s philosophy of non-violence and major freedom-movement events.

Easy Memory Trick

Trick: “2 October – Gandhi, truth and non-violence.”

Important Facts Table

Point	Exam Fact
Date	2 October
Gandhi born	2 October 1869
Birthplace	Porbandar, Gujarat
Core principles	Satyagraha and Ahimsa
UN observance	International Day of Non-Violence
UN resolution	A/RES/61/271
UN observance established	2007
Martyrs’ Day	30 January

Related Static GK

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• Satyagraha, Ahimsa and civil disobedience
• Indian national days
• Lal Bahadur Shastri and modern India

Do Not Confuse

Gandhi Jayanti is one of India’s national days. Martyrs’ Day in India is 30 January, the date of Gandhi’s assassination in 1948.

Quick Revision Points

• Date: 2 October
• Gandhi born: 2 October 1869
• Birthplace: Porbandar, Gujarat
• Core principles: Satyagraha and Ahimsa
• UN observance: International Day of Non-Violence
• UN resolution: A/RES/61/271
• UN observance established: 2007
• Martyrs’ Day: 30 January

Gandhi Jayanti and International Day of Non-Violence – 10 MCQs

1. Gandhi Jayanti is observed on:

A) 1 May B) 2 October C) 8 March D) 7 April

Answer: B) 2 October
It is Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary.

2. Mahatma Gandhi was born in:

A) 1985 B) 1869 C) 1989 D) 1991

Answer: B) 1869
He was born on 2 October 1869.

3. Where was Gandhi born?

A) Porbandar B) Geneva C) Chennai D) Baku

Answer: A) Porbandar
Porbandar is in present-day Gujarat.

4. The UN observes 2 October as:

A) International Day of Non-Violence B) International Day of Peace C) World Tolerance Day D) Human Rights Day

Answer: A) International Day of Non-Violence
The day promotes non-violent principles.

5. The UN established the day in:

A) 1950 B) 1991 C) 1919 D) 2007

Answer: D) 2007
Resolution 61/271 created the observance.

6. Which concept means insistence on truth?

A) Ahimsa B) Satyagraha C) Swaraj D) Sarvodaya

Answer: B) Satyagraha
Satyagraha was central to Gandhi’s method.

7. The Dandi March took place in:

A) 1863 B) 1923 C) 1962 D) 1930

Answer: D) 1930
It launched the Civil Disobedience Movement.

8. Martyrs’ Day in India is observed on:

A) 25 January B) 5 September C) 30 January D) 1 May

Answer: C) 30 January
Gandhi was assassinated on 30 January 1948.

9. Who else was born on 2 October?

A) Lal Bahadur Shastri B) Dr B. C. Roy C) B. N. Rau D) Nelson Mandela

Answer: A) Lal Bahadur Shastri
India’s second Prime Minister was born in 1904.

10. Which movement was launched in August 1942?

A) Indian independence B) Quit India Movement C) First Earth Day D) Adoption of the Constitution

Answer: B) Quit India Movement
Gandhi gave the “Do or Die” call during this movement.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Gandhi Jayanti and International Day of Non-Violence observed?

It is observed on 2 October.

Why is this topic important for competitive exams?

It combines a direct date with related history, institutions, personalities, constitutional provisions or international organisations, making it suitable for one-mark and statement-based questions.

Should the annual theme be memorised?

Memorise it when it has been issued by the responsible official organisation. Recheck it before each year’s examination because themes may change.

What is the fastest revision method?

Use the memory trick, read the facts table once, cover it, recall five facts aloud, and then attempt all ten MCQs.

Related Learn With Mahesh Links

• Important Days in October
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• United Nations Day
• Constitution Day of India
• Human Rights Day

Official Sources and References

1. United Nations – International Day of Non-Violence
2. National Portal of India – National days
3. Gandhi Heritage Portal

Year-specific themes may change. Recheck the responsible organisation before republishing this content in a later year.

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