GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -The term satyagraha was coined and developed by Mahatma Gandhi (1869–1948), who practised satyagraha in the Indian independence movement and also during his earlier struggles in South Africa for Indian rights.

Detailed explanation-2: -It was only after his return to India in 1915 that Gandhi developed the concept of non violence. At that time, many radical nationalists in India believed that independence would be won only through violence against the British.

Detailed explanation-3: -The freedom movement of Mahatma Gandhi includes Champaran Movement in 1917, Kheda Movement in 1918, Khilafat Movement in 1919, Non-cooperation Movement in 1920, the Quit India Movement in 1942, and Civil Disobedience Movement.

Detailed explanation-4: -Gandhi’s first passive resistance campaign began as a protest against the Asiatic Registration Bill of 1906. The bill was part of the attempt to limit the presence of Indians in the Transvaal by confining them to segregated areas and limiting their trading activities.