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What did Gandhi warn about the consequences of industrialisation?
What did Gandhi warn about the consequences of industrialisation?
- It would result in the loss of traditional values and beliefs
- It would lead to economic imperialism of a single kingdom
- It would cause political instability and social unrest
- It would lead to human devastation and erode culture (correct)
What was Gandhi's view on India's adoption of industrialism?
What was Gandhi's view on India's adoption of industrialism?
- He was against India heavily industrialising like the West (correct)
- He believed India should adopt industrialism for economic growth
- He advocated for a gradual transition to industrialisation in India
- He was indifferent towards India's industrialisation efforts
What did Gandhi's Hind Swaraj depict?
What did Gandhi's Hind Swaraj depict?
- His admiration for the industrial revolution in England
- His support for the modernisation of Indian society
- His vision for India's economic development through industrialisation
- His understanding of the chaos modern civilisation would bring (correct)
What did Gandhi witness in England that influenced his views on industrialisation?
What did Gandhi witness in England that influenced his views on industrialisation?
What is the context in which the re-discovery of Gandhi's warning of 'industrialise and perish' needs to be seen?
What is the context in which the re-discovery of Gandhi's warning of 'industrialise and perish' needs to be seen?