Question:

which of the following statement is not related to Gandhiji's concept of Trusteeship?

ATrusteeship is a way of life rather than just a method to achieve a particular end.

BEverybody on this earth has a natural right to at least the basic necessities of life, just like the birds and the beasts have.

CIf somehow, an individual had more than his proportionate share, he was a trustee of that portion for God's people"

DThere should be one "trustee" for each village

Answer:

D. There should be one "trustee" for each village

Explanation:

Trusteeship:

  • According to Gandhiji, trusteeship is a way of life rather than just a method to achieve a particular end.

  • According to his holistic approach, "everything on this earth belongs to God and is from God.

  • Therefore, it was for this people as a whole not for a particular individual.

  • Everybody on this earth has a natural right to at least the basic necessities of life, just like the birds and the beasts have.

  • If somehow, an individual had more than his proportionate share, he was a trustee of that portion for God's people"


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