1905-1920

Indian Freedom Struggle

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Indian Economy - Understanding the basics of Indian economic system

With reference to Kheda Satyagraha, consider the following statements:

1. Mahatma Gandhi used hunger strike as a weapon for the first time during this Satyagraha.

2. The main reason for the Satyagraha was that the authorities refused to grant remission to the farmers.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Kheda Satyagraha (1918): First NonCooperation Movement :

Because of drought in 1918, the crops failed in Kheda district of Gujarat.
According to Revenue Code, if the yield was less than 1/4th of the normal produce, the farmers were entitled to remission.
The authorities refused to grant remission.
Gandhi supported the peasants cause and asked them to withhold revenue.
The authorities, not willing to openly concede the peasants demands, issued secret instructions that only those who could afford to pay should pay.
During the Kheda Satyagraha, many young nationalists such as Sardar Patel and IndulalYagnik became Gandhi’s followers.
Ahmedabad Mill Strike (1918): Gandhi used Satyagraha and hunger strike for the fi rst time during an industrial dispute between the owners and workers of a cotton mill in Ahmedabad.