Multiple choice

When did Gandhiji get his head shaved, discard his clothes and settle for a loin cloth?

  1. 1939

  2. 1920

  3. 1921

  4. 1947
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Explanation

Gandhiji adopted his signature attire of a simple loin cloth (dhoti) and shawl in 1921, symbolizing his identification with the poorest of India and rejection of foreign-made goods. This transformation occurred during the Non-Cooperation Movement, embodying his philosophy of simplicity and self-reliance (swadeshi) while promoting khadi as part of the freedom struggle.

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