Struggle For Independence Of India - Study Mode

[#21] Where did Mahatma Gandhi first apply his technique of Satyagraha?
Correct Answer

(D) South Africa

Explanation

Solution: Gandhi first conceived satyagraha in 1906 in response to a law discriminating against Asians that was passed by the British colonial government of the Transvaal in South Africa. In 1917 the first satyagraha campaign in India was mounted in the indigo-growing district of Champaran.

[#22] Champaran Satyagraha was related to
Correct Answer

(A) Indigo

Explanation

Solution: Champaran Satyagraha was related to indigo held in 1917. It was Gandhiji's first Satyagraha movement against "Teen Kathiya System".

[#23] In which year salt Satyagraha took place?
Correct Answer

(B) 1930

Explanation

Solution: In the year 1930 Salt satyagraha took place, it was also known as Dandi March initiated by Mahatma Gandhi.

[#24] The Bardoli Satyagraha was led by
Correct Answer

(C) Vallabhbhai Patel

Explanation

Solution: The Bardoli Satyagraha, 1928 was a movement in the independence struggle led by Sardar Vallabhai Patel for the farmers of Bardoli against the unjust raising of taxes.

[#25] In which of the following years 26th January was celebrated as an independence day?
Correct Answer

(A) 1930

Explanation

Solution: In 1930 when declaration of Indian Independence (Purna Swaraj) was proclaimed by the Indian National Congress opposed to the Dominion Status offered by British reign, 26th Jan 1930, was celebrated as an Independence day.