Gandhiji’s ideology, best articulated in his seminal work, “Hind Swaraj” written in 1909, expounds that
- 1. ancient Indian civilization had immense assimilative power of absorbing foreigners who made India their home.
- 2. industrial capitalism had a detrimental impact on human civilization.
- 3. Parliamentary Democracy did not reflect the general will of the people, but of the political parties.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
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1 only
1 and 2 only
1, 2 and 3
3 only
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– Statement 1: Gandhi discusses the resilience and strength of Indian civilization, noting its ability to absorb newcomers without losing its essence. He contrasts this with the perceived fragility of Western civilization. He cites examples like the absorption of Muslims and Parsis into India as evidence of this assimilative power. So, this statement is expounded in the book.
– Statement 2: A central theme of “Hind Swaraj” is Gandhi’s strong critique of industrial capitalism and machinery, which he saw as enslaving human beings and destroying traditional ways of life and morality. He argued that industrialization was detrimental to human civilization. This statement is expounded in the book.
– Statement 3: Gandhi was highly critical of the British parliamentary system, describing it as ineffective, expensive, and dominated by party interests rather than the true will of the people. He believed it did not represent the people but was manipulated by politicians and parties. This critique of representative democracy as practiced in the West is a significant part of the book. This statement is expounded in the book.
– As all three statements reflect arguments or views present in “Hind Swaraj”, all three are correct.
– The book outlines Gandhi’s vision of true Swaraj, which was not merely political independence from British rule, but self-rule based on moral and spiritual principles, rejecting the tenets of modern Western civilization, including its emphasis on materialism, machinery, and centralized political systems.