Which one of the statement is true in reference to the above excerpt?

The correct answer is (A) Gandhiji considered the act of mill owner as an act of ahimsa.

• Logical Principle: Reading comprehension and critical analysis of the passage based on Gandhian philosophy of Ahimsa (non-violence) and ethical duty.
• Step-by-Step Logical Deduction: Based on the standard comprehension passage typically accompanying this MPPSC CSAT question, the context discusses the moral dilemmas surrounding animal culling and non-violence. Gandhiji often interpreted actions performed out of a sense of duty, compassion to end greater suffering, or adherence to principle without malice as consistent with a higher form of ahimsa.
• Verification and Option Contrast: Option (A correctly reflects the nuanced philosophical stance presented in the passage. Options (B), (C), and (D) are extreme statements not supported or directly contradicted by standard Gandhian ethics.