Consider the following statements with reference to the Champaran Satyagraha of 1917 1 It was launch...........

Modern Indian History 1905-1920

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Consider the following statements with reference to the Champaran Satyagraha of 1917.

1. It was launched against the practice of compulsory growing of indigo by the peasants.

2. Gandhiji was persuaded by Raj Kumar Shukla to come to Champaran.

3. Gandhiji was accompanied by Sardar Vallabbhai Patel during the Champaran Satyagraha.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1&2 only

2&3 only

1&3 only

All of the above

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Explanation:

Champaran Satyagraha was the first Satyagraha started by Gandhiji in india. Gandhiji was persuaded by Raj Kumar Shukla to come to Champaran to see the inhuman conditions of the peasants. In Champaran there was an enormous personal increase in the land rent. The peasants were obliged to grow indigo and this curtailed their freedom of cultivation.
The peasants were compelled to devote the best part of their land for growing particular crops as desired by the landlord. They were also required to give their best time and energy to the crops decided by the landlord. Gandhi arrived in Champaran 10 April 1917 with a team of eminent lawyers: Brajkishore Prasad, Rajendra Prasad, Anugrah Narayan Sinha. He was ordered to leave Champaran by the local magistrate. His refusal led to his arrest. The government later developed cold feet and can instituted an Enquiry commission with Gandhi as a member. Based on the findings of the committee champaran agrarian Act was passed.