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What was the major symbol of Mahatma Gandhi during his non-violent freedom struggle?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. His looking glasses
  2. His charka (spinning wheel)
  3. His walking stick
  4. His cap

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: His charka (spinning wheel)

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B. His charka (spinning wheel) šŸ“š Explanation: The 'Charkha' (spinning wheel) was the primary and most powerful symbol of Mahatma Gandhi's struggle for independence. it represented self-reliance, rural upliftment, and the non-violent boycott of foreign textiles. Gandhi urged every Indian to spin their own yarn as a way to achieve economic freedom. The Charkha was even featured at the center of the early versions of the Indian national flag.