Question

Which of the following institutions was not founded by Gandhi?
A. Sevagram Ashram
B. Ramakrishna Mission
C. Phoenix Ashram
D. Sabarmati Ashram

Answer 1

Hint: Gandhi founded many ashrams to spread his teachings and views. The ashram which was not founded by him from the given option was established by Swami Vivekanand.

Complete answer: Mahatma Gandhi was the national leader who set up many ashrams to carry on a search for Truth and develop fearlessness. He used to write letters and books in the ashrams. Some of the important Ashrams of Gandhiji are Sevagram Ashram, Phoenix Ashram in South Africa and Sabarmati Ashram in Gujarat whereas Ramakrishna Mission was set up by Swami Vivekananda in 1897 near Kolkata to spread the teachings of Vedanta as embodied in the life of Hindu Saint Ramakrishna. The other purpose of the Ramakrishna Ashram is to improve the condition of the people.
Looking at the options given:
Option A. Sevagram Ashram situated in Maharashtra which was the place of Gandhi's residence from 1936 to 1948. It is an incorrect option.
Option B. Ramkrishna Ashram was established by Swami Vivekananda. This is the correct answer.
Option C. Phoenix Ashram was established by Mahatma Gandhi in South Africa. It is an incorrect option.
Option D. Sabarmati Ashram is located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was one of the many residences of Mahatma Gandhi. It is an incorrect option.
Therefore, option B is correct.

Note: Gandhiji’s Ashram was not only for residential purposes but he wanted to do experiments in living like farming, animal husbandry, khadi and related activities and cow breeding.