In April 1917, Mahatma Gandhi launched the Champaran Satyagraha marking the awakening of Indian peasants against colonial oppression. What were some of the major grievances documented by Gandhi during his fact-finding mission in Champaran?
Forced cultivation of indigo and illegal taxationIncorrect Answer
Increased rent burden on peasantsIncorrect Answer
Implementation of the Champaran Agrarian ActIncorrect Answer
Traditional zamindari practices like begarIncorrect Answer
Explanation:
1. Forced cultivation of indigo and illegal taxation were significant grievances as peasants were compelled to grow indigo despite declining profits.
2. The increased rent burden added financial stress, exacerbating their hardships.
3. The Champaran Agrarian Act was an outcome, not a grievance.
4. Begar, or forced unpaid labor, highlighted the exploitation by colonial planters.
The correct answer is all options (1, 2, and 4) highlighting the various grievances documented.
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By: susheel