Which of the following statements is true about the given passage?

CONCEPT

A passage’s dominant stance is identified from its central claim and repeated evaluative language, not from one isolated qualification.

Praise, criticism, and neutrality are distinguished by whether approving and disapproving judgments recur and which judgment controls the passage’s overall emphasis.

APPLICATION

The passage repeatedly presents Gandhi as the leader who transformed a demoralised mass into a self-respecting and united people. It calls his psychological impact “amazing” and his role “revolutionary” and “of the greatest importance.”

The author’s observation that Gandhi did not think in terms of class conflict is a qualification, but it is followed by praise for the rise in mass consciousness and does not reverse the passage’s dominant admiration.

CONTRAST

• A critique of Gandhi would require predominantly disapproving judgments, whereas the passage repeatedly credits his leadership and contribution.

• A neutral account would balance praise and criticism without a dominant stance, but approving judgments control the passage.

• Congress’s support for a working-class movement is not the passage’s main subject; the opening instead distinguishes nationalism from a working-class movement.

CROSS-CHECK

The closing description of Gandhi as representing India’s spirit, honour, and the aspirations of millions confirms the approving tone established throughout.

Therefore, the passage hails Gandhi’s role in India’s freedom movement.