Responding to a question related to India’s economic development.He said, ‘‘It took Britain half the resources of the planet to achieve prosperity. How many planets will a country like India require?’’ Who is the "He" that is being referred to?
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Nelson Mandela
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Mahatma Gandhi
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Lord Mountbatten
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None of the above
B
Correct answer
Explanation
This quote about India's resource requirements for development is often attributed to Mahatma Gandhi, expressing concern about unsustainable consumption patterns. The remark questions whether developing countries can follow the same resource-intensive path as industrialized nations. However, this specific quote's authenticity is uncertain as Gandhi's economic views were typically framed differently.