The passage describes the Indian masses changing from a demoralised, timid and…
2010
The passage describes the Indian masses changing from a demoralised, timid and hopeless group into people with self-respect, self-reliance, resistance to tyranny, and capacity for united action and sacrifice. What kind of change did the Gandhian movement bring among them?
Answer: D. Psychological — ConceptReading-comprehension classification questions are answered by identifying the kind of change described, not merely the historical setting. A change in…
- A.
Physical
- B.
Cultural
- C.
Technological
- D.
Psychological
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Correct answer: D
Concept
Reading-comprehension classification questions are answered by identifying the kind of change described, not merely the historical setting.
A change in confidence, fear, hope, self-respect, and willingness to act concerns people's mental outlook and motivation.
Application
The passage moves from demoralisation, timidity, and hopelessness to self-respect, self-reliance, resistance, and united action. These are shifts in attitude, confidence, and state of mind.
Contrast
Physical change concerns the body, material form, or observable physical condition.
Cultural change concerns shared customs, traditions, norms, or collective practices.
Technological change concerns tools, techniques, or material systems.
Psychological change concerns attitudes, confidence, motivation, and mental outlook.
Cross-check
The source passage itself calls this an amazing psychological change and says that Gandhi released bonds that had imprisoned people's minds.
Therefore, the change described was psychological.