Who was Mahatma Gandhi's wife? 

a) Indira Gandhi 

b) Kasturba Gandhi 

c) Rajkumari Amrit Kaur 

The correct answer is b) Kasturba Gandhi.

Mahatma Gandhi's wife was Kasturbai Mohandas Gandhi, affectionately known as "Ba" (Mother) by the people of India.

Kasturba Gandhi: A Freedom Fighter in Her Own Right

While often remembered simply as Mahatma Gandhi's wife, Kasturba was a formidable political activist and a key figure in the Indian independence movement.

She married Mohandas Gandhi in 1883. Her political activism began in South Africa in 1904, where she participated in protests against the mistreatment of Indian immigrants and was even arrested and sentenced to hard labor in 1913.

Upon returning to India, she stood alongside her husband in various movements and often took his place, leading protests and civil disobedience campaigns when he was imprisoned. She was a constant presence in the ashrams, working for the welfare of women and playing a crucial role in campaigns like the Champaran Satyagraha and the Quit India Movement.

The Other Options

• Indira Gandhi was the daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister, and she herself became the third Prime Minister of India.
• Rajkumari Amrit Kaur was a close associate of Gandhi, a dedicated freedom fighter, and served as India's first Health Minister after independence.

This video provides a brief look into the life of the political activist.