Practicing Success
Which of the following is true about the Spinning of Charkha by Gandhiji? |
He spent part of each day working on the charkha (spinning wheel) The act of spinning allowed Gandhiji to break the boundaries that prevailed within the traditional caste system, between mental labour and manual labour He saw Charkha as a symbol of a human society that will not glorify machines and technology. All of the above |
All of the above |
While other nationalist leaders dressed formally, wearing a Western suit or an Indian bandgala, Gandhiji went among the people in a simple dhoti or loincloth. Meanwhile, he spent part of each day working on the charkha (spinning wheel), and encouraged other nationalists to do likewise. The act of spinning allowed Gandhiji to break the boundaries that prevailed within the traditional caste system, between mental labour and manual labour. He also saw Charkha as a symbol of a human society that will not glorify machines and technology. |