Who saw the charkha as a symbol of human society that would not glorify machines and technology?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi was deeply critical of the modern age, in which machines enslaved humans and displaced labour. He saw the charkha as a symbol of a human society that would not glorify machines and technology. The spinning wheel could also give the poor some extra income and make them self-reliant.
NCERT: Themes in Indian History Part III — Chapter 11: Mahatma Gandhi and the Nationalist Movement (2025-26)
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