Hind Swaraj by Mahatma Gandhi Quiz
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What does Gandhi critique in 'Hind Swaraj'?

  • Technological advancements in India
  • Global political alliances
  • Western industrialization and materialism (correct)
  • Eastern agricultural practices

What does 'Swaraj' advocate for in 'Hind Swaraj'?

  • Centralized government control
  • Foreign intervention in governance
  • Military rule
  • Self-rule at both individual and community levels (correct)

What economic system does 'Hind Swaraj' promote?

  • A service-based economy
  • A globalized economy
  • A complex, industrialized economy
  • A simple, sustainable economy based on agriculture and handicrafts (correct)

What is the central principle of 'Hind Swaraj'?

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What does Gandhi stress in terms of personal responsibility in 'Hind Swaraj'?

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Study Notes

Critique of Western Civilization

  • Gandhi critiques the notion that Western civilization is superior to Indian civilization
  • He argues that Western civilization is based on exploitation and violence, and that it is unsustainable

Swaraj

  • 'Swaraj' advocates for home rule or self-rule for India, emphasizing the importance of Indian self-governance
  • It promotes the idea of India governing itself, free from British colonial rule

Economic System

  • 'Hind Swaraj' promotes a decentralized, village-based economy, where local communities are self-sufficient
  • Gandhi advocates for a non-industrial, agrarian economy that prioritizes local production and local consumption

Central Principle

  • The central principle of 'Hind Swaraj' is the pursuit of truth and non-violence as the means to achieve self-rule
  • Gandhi emphasizes the importance of individual moral transformation as a prerequisite for social and political change

Personal Responsibility

  • Gandhi stresses the importance of individual personal responsibility in achieving 'Swaraj'
  • He emphasizes the need for individuals to take responsibility for their own actions, and to work towards self-transformation, in order to bring about collective change

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Test your knowledge on 'Hind Swaraj' by Mahatma Gandhi, focusing on his critique of modern civilization, advocacy for self-governance, emphasis on decentralized governance, promotion of a sustainable economy, and emphasis on spiritual and moral values.

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