Which of the following statements about Gandhiji’s Hind Swaraj written in 1909 is/are true ?
- Hind Swaraj offers a civilizational concept of the Indian nation.
- Hind Swaraj states that Parliamentary democracy was necessary for the amelioration of the sufferings of Indians.
- Hind Swaraj argues that Industrial capitalism was responsible for the immorality of society.
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3 only
1, 2 and 3
1 and 3 only
1 only
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UPSC NDA-1 – 2016
Statement 2 is false. Gandhi was highly critical of Western parliamentary democracy, which he saw as corrupt, inefficient, and not truly representative of the people’s will. He advocated for a form of self-governance based on village republics and individual self-control, not the parliamentary system.
Statement 3 is true. Gandhi saw modern industrial civilization, driven by industrial capitalism, as a primary source of exploitation, inequality, and moral decay. He argued that it prioritized material gain over human welfare and led to the degradation of society.