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Select TWO details from the excerpt that best support the author's point of view regarding the success of Civil Disobedience.

a. Having unquestioning and immovable faith in the efficacy of non-violence as I know it, it would be sinful on my part to wait any longer. This non-violence will be expressed through civil disobedience for the moment confined to the inmates of the Satyagraha Ashram, but ultimately designed to cover all those who choose to join the movement with its obvious limitations.

Which of the following statements are true about this text?

A. The author expresses a strong belief in the efficacy of non-violence.
B. The author suggests that civil disobedience will be limited to the inmates of the Satyagraha Ashram.
C. The author believes that civil disobedience can only be successful with unlimited participants.
D. The author is uncertain about the effectiveness of non-violence in civil disobedience.

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Final answer:

The author believes in the efficacy of non-violence in civil disobedience and indicates that while initially confined to the Satyagraha Ashram, civil disobedience is designed to include all willing participants, reflecting a broad and inclusive approach.

Step-by-step explanation:

The passage expresses a clear point of view regarding the success and principles of civil disobedience. First, A. The author expresses a strong belief in the efficacy of non-violence, which is evident from the mentioning of 'unquestioning and immovable faith in the efficacy of non-violence'. This reflects the author's conviction that non-violent methods are not only morally justified but also effective in achieving change.

Secondly, while the passage indicates that civil disobedience is initially confined to the inmates of the Satyagraha Ashram, it also mentions it is 'ultimately designed to cover all those who choose to join the movement', suggesting an inclusive, broader scope rather than a limitation. Thus, B. The author suggests that civil disobedience will be limited to the inmates of the Satyagraha Ashram is not entirely accurate; it is more of an initial step with the intention of expanding. Statements C and D do not align with the text as they imply the opposite of what the author's point of view is.

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