In 1921, during which one of the following tours, Gandhiji shaved his head and began wearing loincloth in order to identity with the poor?

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Q: (CDS-I/2019)
In 1921, during which one of the following tours, Gandhiji shaved his head and began wearing loincloth in order to identity with the poor?

question_subject: 

History

question_exam: 

CDS-I

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{'gandhiji': [12, 0, 0, 5], 'south india': [2, 0, 0, 2], 'ahmadabad': [0, 0, 1, 1], 'loincloth': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'chauri chaura': [2, 0, 1, 1], 'tours': [0, 0, 0, 1]}

During the year 1921, Gandhiji embarked on a tour in South India. It was during this tour that he decided to shave his head and start wearing a simple loincloth. The reason behind this decision was to align himself with the poor and downtrodden in society. By adopting such a simple and humble appearance, Gandhi intended to identify himself with the common people and show solidarity with their struggles. This act of Gandhiji demonstrated his commitment to promoting social justice and equality.

Now, let`s examine the other options:

Option 1: Ahmedabad - This option is incorrect as Gandhiji did not shave his head and start wearing a loincloth during his visit to Ahmedabad.

Option 2: Champaran - This option is incorrect as Gandhiji did not shave his head and start wearing a loincloth during his visit to Champaran.

Option 3: Chauri Chaura - This option is incorrect as Gandhiji did not shave his head and start wearing a loincloth during his visit to Chauri Chaura.

In conclusion, the correct answer is option 4: South India, as this is where Gandhiji made the decision to shave his head and don the loincloth as a symbol of his solidarity