Q. What was the name of the Ashram founded by Gandhi in South Africa?
(a) Phoenix Farms
(b) Sabarmati Ashram
(c) Natal Farms
(d) Durban Farms
Ans: (a) Phoenix Farms
Explanation: The name of the Ashram founded by Gandhi in South Africa was Phoenix Farms.
Gandhi established the Phoenix Settlement, also known as Phoenix Farms, in 1904 near Durban, South Africa. The settlement was named after the mythical bird, symbolizing rebirth and resilience. It served as a communal living and working space for Gandhi and his followers, where they practiced principles of self-sufficiency, simplicity, and nonviolence. The Phoenix Settlement aimed to promote economic self-reliance, communal harmony, and social reform.
