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Why Mahatma Gandhi launched individual satyagrahas in 1940:
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To protest against British decision to make India join second world war.
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To prepare masses for quit India movement.
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As a reaction against the failure of August Offer.
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To affirm the right of speech for Indians.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In reaction to the August Offer, Gandhiji called for a limited ‘Individual Satyagraha’. It was a protest against the British government and their inability to accommodate the demands of Indians. Also, Indians wanted to demonstrate that though they are taking part in the war, the participation was not voluntary.
Detailed explanation-2: -Complete answer: Mahatma Gandhi ji launched the Civil Disobedience Movement because Lord Irwin ignored Gandhi’s eleven demands including the abolition of the salt tax. Gandhiji started a civil disobedience movement with the famous Dandi March.
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