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

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

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The Charkha (spinning wheel) was the primary symbol used by Mahatma Gandhi during the Indian national movement. It represented economic self-reliance (Swadeshi), self-sufficiency, and resistance against British economic exploitation through the boycott of foreign textiles.

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What was the major symbol of Mahatma Gandhi during his non-violent freedom struggle?
A
His looking glasses
B
His charka (spinning wheel)
C
His walking stick
D
His cap

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