Question

Why did Mahatma Gandhi lay emphasis on spinning yarn and weaving khadi?

Answer 1

He did this for the following reasons (a) To boycott foreign made cloth as a means of protest. (b) To develop a sense of nationalism among the people. (c) To give employment to a large number of people who were unemployed. (d) To promote cloth making as a cottage industry.
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Answer 2

Mahatma Gandhi advocated Indian textile self-reliance by emphasizing spinning yarn and weaving khadi, which is a traditional Indian cloth.

1. India was heavily reliant on the British for low-cost, manufactured textiles. Supporting the boycott of British goods by spinning yarn and weaving khadi cloth made in India was a step forward.
2. It fostered a sense of patriotism in the masses and boosted their self-confidence, which fueled the national movement.
3. To re-establish the Indian textile market and promote Indian products.
4. It was the first step for India becoming self-sufficient, removing the country's long-term reliance on imported goods.