Q. With reference to the term ‘Khadi’, consider the following statements:

1. The Khadi cloth is made out of cotton only.
2. The Ponduru Khadi is manufactured using shrub cotton instead of tree cotton.
3. KVIC holds the exclusive rights to use ‘Khadi’ and ‘Khadi India’ trademarks.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Only 3
Notes: Khadi is hand-spun and woven natural fiber cloth, a term coined by Mahatma Gandhi in 1918 from 'khaddar.' It can be made from cotton, wool, or silk, and may also include blends of these fibers. Ponduru Khadi, produced in Ponduru village, Andhra Pradesh, is unique for using tree cotton instead of shrub cotton. The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) holds exclusive rights to the 'Khadi' and 'Khadi India' trademarks in all languages.