Question

Charkha, or spinning wheel symbolises self-sufficiency and freedom. The spinning of the charkha facilitated the development of the textile industry. It became the symbol of 'X' movement. What is 'X'?

• A. Non Co-operation movement
• B. Swadeshi movement
• C. Quit India movement
• D. Charkha movement

Answer 1

The correct option is B Swadeshi movement

The charkha, or spinning wheel. It symbolises self-sufficiency and freedom. The charkha became the symbol of the swadeshi movement during the Indian freedom struggle. This is because the spinning of the charkha facilitated the development of the textile industry. However, the use of charkhas in India can be traced to the 14th Century. We adopted this technology from the Chinese. With the arrival of charkha, the production of yarn increased by almost six times.