Question

Mahatma Gandhi's Hind Swaraj is essentially __________.

• A. A critique of Western modernity
• B. An outline of his philosophy of Satyagraha
• C. An invocation to Indians to free themselves from the British
• D. A blueprint of Gram Swaraj

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

A critique of Western modernity

Hind Swaraj is a book written by Mahatma Gandhi in 1909. It is primarily known for its critique of modern civilization. In it he expresses his views on Swaraj, modern civilization, mechanisation etc. It was written in Gujarati which was banned by the British. Gandhi then translated it into English. The book gives a diagnosis for the problems of humanity in modern times, the causes, and its remedy.