Question

Khadi day is celebrated every year in India on ................

• A. 7th August
• B. 2nd October
• C. 10th October
• D. 30th January

Hint:

Khadi Day = 2nd October, honoring Gandhi’s promotion of Khadi for self-reliance.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Association of Khadi with Gandhi.
Khadi is closely linked with Mahatma Gandhi, who promoted it as a symbol of self-reliance during the freedom struggle.
Step 2: Why 2nd October?
2nd October is Gandhi Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. To honor his contribution to Khadi promotion and the Swadeshi Movement, Khadi Day is celebrated on this date.
Step 3: Option analysis.
- (A) 7th August: This is National Handloom Day, not Khadi Day.
- (B) 2nd October: Correct, Gandhi Jayanti is observed as Khadi Day.
- (C) 10th October: Not related to Khadi celebrations.
- (D) 30th January: Martyrs’ Day, not Khadi Day.
Step 4: Conclusion.
Khadi Day is celebrated every year on 2nd October to coincide with Gandhi Jayanti.