INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

THE FIRST ONE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Where did Mahatma Gandhi first try the weapon of Satyagraha?
A
Dandi
B
Bardoli
C
Champaran
D
South Africa
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The first Satyagraha campaign in India took place in 1917 in the Indigo growing district of Champaran.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 1913, Mahatma Gandhi launched the famous Volkrust Satyagraha against the pass laws, Registration of marriages Act, 3 Pound tax and restriction on movement of Indians. Women played a leading role in this protest and Kasturba Gandhi along with others were sent to prison.

Detailed explanation-3: -Gandhiji was hurt by the racial injustice and discrimination to which Indians had to submit in South Africa. He started his non-violent civil disobedience movement to protest against the discriminating treatment meted out to Indians.

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