Social Science — CBSE Class 10 board question

According to Mahatma Gandhi, Satyagraha emphasized the power of truth. He believed that if the cause was just, physical force was not necessary to fight the oppressor. A satyagrahi could win through non-violence by appealing to the conscience of the oppressor, without seeking vengeance. He described it as pure soul-force, not passive resistance, requiring intense moral strength. He believed non-violence was the supreme dharma and could unite all Indians.

Source: Chapter 2, Section 1.1 – The Idea of Satyagraha

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• Examiners look for three to four key points: truth, non-violence, soul-force, appealing to conscience.
• Avoid writing a long essay — two to three sentences with clear points are enough for 2 marks.
• The phrase "soul-force" (from Source A) is a good exam keyword to include.
• Do not confuse Satyagraha with passive resistance — Gandhi explicitly distinguished the two.