Question

State two methods of political struggle evolved by Mahatma Gandhi as part of the National Movement.

Answer 1

Swadeshi & Satyagraha were two methods of political struggle evolved by Gandhi.

Swadeshi: Swadeshi means producing necessary items in one's own country & using them for one's use without being dependent on imported goods. Gandhiji believed that the use of Swadeshi goods would make us self-sufficient & eliminate our dependence on imported goods. Gandhiji emphasised manual labour & the use of Charkha & Khadi.

Satyagraha:To Gandhiji, satyagraha was a moral force born of truth and non-violence.It meant to be fearless, truthful as well as peaceful, suffering willingly while refusing to submit what is wrong. But even while resisting evil, it would not involve hatred towards the evil-doer