Which among the following books was authored by Mahatma Gandhi?

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Explanation

Hind Swaraj, which translates to 'Indian Home Rule', is a seminal work by Mahatma Gandhi.
He wrote the book in 1909 in his native language, Gujarati, while traveling from London to South Africa.
The book critiques modern civilization and outlines Gandhi's vision for a free India based on self-reliance and non-violence.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

Option A: This book was not written by Mahatma Gandhi.
Option C: This book was not written by Mahatma Gandhi.
Option D: This book was not written by Mahatma Gandhi.

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Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Authorship of Famous Indian Books as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
While this is a general knowledge question, a broad awareness of history and culture is beneficial for healthcare professionals to better connect with patients from diverse backgrounds.
Understanding key figures and their philosophies, like Gandhi's emphasis on self-reliance and service, can provide a broader context for the values of care and community health.
What if the question was about a foundational text in medical ethics? The same skill of recalling authors and their core ideas would be necessary to understand the historical and philosophical underpinnings of nursing practice.

How to Approach the Question

This is a factual recall question from general knowledge.
First, read the question carefully to identify the key entity: Mahatma Gandhi.
Next, review the options, which are all titles of books.
Access your memory of famous books and their authors in Indian history.
Evaluate each option: 'Hindu View of Life' (S. Radhakrishnan), 'Hind Swaraj' (Gandhi), 'Discovery of India' (Nehru), 'My Truth' (Indira Gandhi).
Select the option that correctly matches the author mentioned in the stem.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: Authorship of Famous Indian Books
Stem keywords: books, authored, Mahatma Gandhi
Lead-in keywords: Which among
Negative lead-in flag: false

Question ID

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Reference Book

E6 Robert Boland, Marcia L. Verduin - Kaplan and Sadock's Comprehensive Text of Psychiatry-Wolters Kluwer Health (2024) (pp 1-16525 of 16525) pp. 3070-3072, 3069-3071

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