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HCS (Haryana)Prelims2023General Studies
Question
Arrange the following movements chronologically (from earliest to latest) A. Kheda Satyagraha B. Ahmedabad Satyagraha C. Rowlett Act Satyagraha D. Champaran Satyagraha Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Options
- A A, C, B, D
- B C, D, A, B
- C D, B, A, C
- D D, A, C, B
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Correct Answer
C D, B, A, C
Model Answer
Champaran Satyagraha
- The Champaran Satyagraha of 1917 was the first Satyagraha movement inspired by Gandhi and a major revolt in the Indian Independence Movement.
- It was a farmer's uprising that took place in the Champaran district of Bihar, India during the British colonial period.
- The farmers were protesting against having to grow indigo with barely any payment for it.
Ahmedabad Mill Strike
- The Ahmedabad Mill Strike was an episode in Modern Indian History where workers of textile mills in Ahmedabad fought for economic justice when the mill owners discontinued their plague bonuses.
- Mahatma Gandhi undertook his first Hunger strike on 15th March 1918.
- Ahmedabad Mill Strike in February 1918 was one of the initial movements led by Gandhi at the beginning of the 20th century after his return from South Africa.
Kheda peasant struggle
- The Kheda Satyagraha of 22 march 1918, took place in the Kheda district of Gujarat.
- It was the third Satyagraha movement after Champaran Satyagraha and Ahmedabad mill strike.
Rowlatt Act Satyagraha
- The Non-Cooperation Movement was a significant but short phase of the Indian independence movement from British rule.
- It was led by Mahatma Gandhi after the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre and lasted from 1920 to February 1922.
- It aimed to resist British rule in India through non-violent means or Ahimsa.
- Hence, Option C is correct.