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When is special discount provided on the price of the clothes made up of Khadi?
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When is special discount provided on the price of the clothes made up of Khadi?

A.

26 January

B.

2 October

C.

21 June

D.

5 September

Correct option is B


The correct answer is 2 October.
Khadi:
· Khadi is a hand-spun and -woven natural fibre fabric that Mahatma Gandhi promoted as swadeshi (self-sufficiency) for the Indian subcontinent's freedom struggle.
· He encouraged people to wear clothes made of homespun yarn termed khadi.
· The Sabarmati Ashram produced the first item of the hand-woven fabric in 1917–18.
· Cotton is used to make the fabric, but it may also contain silk or wool, both of which are spun into yarn on a charkha.
· On Gandhi Jayanti (means, 2nd October), the government announced a discount on khadi products.
Thus, on 2nd October a special discount is provided on the price of the clothes made up of Khadi.
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Mahatma Gandhi:
· Mahatma Gandhi has been regarded as the 'Father' of the Indian nation.
· In India, Gandhi Jayanti is observed to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi's birth on 2nd October.
Self sufficient:
· Mahatma Gandhi’s ideas about self-sufficiency and handicrafts were directly related to his views on industries and industrial society.
· Gandhiji believed that industrial societies were based on an endless production of commodities.
Additional Information
26 January:
· Indian Constitution came into effect on 26 January 1950.
· It is known as the Republic day of India.
21 June:
· On June 21, people around the world witness International Yoga Day.
· To promote yoga in general and to educate people about its advantages.
5th September:
· Every year on September 5, teachers' day is witnessed to honour Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
· Who were a celebrated educator and recipient of the Bharat Ratna award who served as India’s first vice president and second president of India.
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