Question:

According to Gandhiji’s concept of village self-sufficiency, what was the primary means of achieving economic independence in rural areas?

ALarge-scale industrialization

BImporting goods from neighboring regions

CPromotion of village or cottage industries and handicrafts

DReliance on government aid and subsidies

Answer:

C. Promotion of village or cottage industries and handicrafts

Explanation:

He insisted on the promotion of village or cottage industries and handicrafts because they can provide employment, necessary to meet the basic needs of the villagers and also facilitate village self-sufficiency


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