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Text 2
1. Why did the writer mention that Gandhi was fortunate (line 1)? [2]
He was born into a privileged caste [1] and received a comprehensive
education. [1]
2. With reference to paragraph 2, what was expected of Gandhi as a Hindu? [2]
Be a vegetarian / Practice vegetarianism [1] and avoid alcohol / practise
alcohol abstinence. [1]
3. What does “kindred spirits” (line 11) refer to? [1]
“kindred spirits” refers to people who shared his religion / views [1]
4. Here is a part of a conversation between Alice and Conroy, who have read the
article.
So, Gandhi started No, that was not
protesting against the only reason.
racial segregation
because he was
treated unfairly.
Alice Conroy
(i) Identify an example from paragraph 3 that Alice can give to support her [1]
view.
He was thrown off from a first class train carriage on one occasion,
despite being in possession of a valid ticket. [1]
(ii) How would Conroy explain his position with reference to lines 21-22? [1]
Witnessing the racial bias experienced by his countrymen served as a
catalyst for his later activism. [1]
5. What are the two things Gandhi encouraged his countrymen to do to improve [2]
their circumstances?
He encouraged oppressed villagers to join in peaceful strikes [1] and
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protests. [1]
6. Identify a phrase from paragraph 7 which suggests “attention of the masses”. [1]
“public eye” [1]
7. Using only material from paragraphs 4 to 7, summarise Gandhi’s efforts
against racial discrimination. Your summary must be in continuous writing (not
note form). It must not be longer than 80 words, not counting the words given to
help you begin. [15m]
Experiencing and witnessing racial segregation, Gandhi established
a political movement and believed in peaceful protest. He carried on with
civil disobedience, drawing public attention to unjust and harsh treatment
of the natives by the British. Gandhi urged his countrymen to fight
against oppression by joining in non-violent strikes and protests.
Furthermore, he instigated a boycott of British products and
establishments. He also rallied for India’s independence from the British.
To protest against the British salt tax, Gandhi led a protest march to the
sea to gather his own salt.
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No. Points from Text Paraphrase
1. He founded a political movement He established a political
(line 23) movement.
2. developed his belief in non-violent and believed in peaceful protest.
civil protest (line 24)
3. developed his practice of non-violent He carried on with civil
civil disobedience further (lines 25-26) disobedience,
4. raising awareness of oppressive drawing public attention to unjust
practices in Bihar (line 26) treatment of the natives by the
British.
5. … which saw the local population
oppressed by their British masters.
(line 27)
6. … encouraged oppressed villagers Gandhi urged his countrymen to
(line 28) fight against oppression by joining in
non-violent strikes and protests.
7. … leading peaceful strikes (line 29)
8. and protests (line 29)
9. He also initiated a boycott of British Furthermore, he instigated a
goods and institutions (line 34) rejection of British products and
establishments.
10. … campaign for the granting of He also rallied for India’s
“ruling status” to India by the British. independence from the British
(lines 40-41)
11. When the British introduced salt tax, he To protest against the British salt
led a 250-mile march to the sea to tax, Gandhi led a protest march to
collect his own salt. (lines 41-43) the sea to gather his own salt.
Content /8
Language /7
Total /15
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