The movement of the local farmers of Bardoli in Gujarat against the British in 1928 was led by ........

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The movement of the local farmers of Bardoli in Gujarat against the British in 1928 was led by _____.

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SSC CGL 13 June 2019 Shift-3

Lal Bahadur Shashtri

Vallabhbhai Patel

Lokmanya Tilak

Jawaharlal Nehru

- Correct Answer: Option 2 - Vallabhbhai Patel

- Vallabhbhai Patel, also known as Sardar Patel, played a key role in leading the Bardoli Satyagraha in 1928.

- His leadership earned him the title of "Sardar," meaning leader or champion.

- The movement was a non-violent protest by the farmers of Bardoli, Gujarat against the British government's increased land revenue assessment.

- Option 1 - Lal Bahadur Shastri

- Lal Bahadur Shastri was not involved in the Bardoli Satyagraha.

- He is best known for his role as India’s Prime Minister from 1964 to 1966 and his slogan "Jai Jawan Jai Kisan."

- Option 3 - Lokmanya Tilak

- Lokmanya Tilak was an earlier freedom fighter and was not directly connected to the Bardoli movement.

- Tilak was known for his "Swaraj is my birthright" declaration.

- Option 4 - Jawaharlal Nehru

- Jawaharlal Nehru was involved in the Indian independence movement but was not associated with the Bardoli Satyagraha.

- He later became the first Prime Minister of independent India.

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