Q. Which Indian capitalist was closely associated with Mahatma Gandhi?
(a) JRD Tata
(b) GD Birla
(c) Godrej
(d) AD Shroff
Ans: (b) GD Birla
Explanation: The correct answer is (b) GD Birla.
Ghanshyam Das Birla, also known as GD Birla, was a prominent Indian industrialist and philanthropist who was closely associated with Mahatma Gandhi. He was a close friend and supporter of Gandhi and played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.
GD Birla provided financial support to the Congress and other nationalist activities led by Gandhi. He was actively involved in the Swadeshi movement, the Non-Cooperation movement, and the Civil Disobedience movement. Birla also established close personal ties with Gandhi and became one of his trusted advisors.
Birla’s support for Gandhi and his commitment to the Indian independence movement made him an important figure in the history of India’s struggle for freedom.
