Gandhi and the Champaran Satyagraha
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What was the chief commercial crop on the land in Champaran during 1916?

  • Wheat
  • Rice
  • Indigo (correct)
  • Cotton

    • Why did the British landlords start demanding compensation from the Indian tenants in Champaran?

  • Because of a decline in crop yield
  • Due to a decrease in land fertility
  • With the development of synthetic Indigo by Germany (correct)
  • Because they wanted to sell the land

    • Why did Raj Kumar Shukla arrange a meeting with Gandhi?

  • To gain support for a political campaign
  • To promote a new agricultural technique
  • To discuss issues related to the poor peasants of Champaran (correct)
  • To seek financial assistance

    • Where did Gandhi agree to visit after Raj Kumar Shukla's request?

    <p>Patna</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Gandhi dress simply when he visited the house of Rajendra Prasad?

    <p>To portray himself as a poor peasant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What compelled the tenants in Champaran to plant 15% of their Indigo crop and submit it as rent?

    <p>Their own agreement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main issue faced by the Indian tenants in Champaran in 1916?

    <p>Compulsory planting and submission of Indigo crop as rent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the British landlords in Champaran start demanding compensation from the Indian tenants?

    <p>Due to the development of synthetic Indigo by Germany</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did Raj Kumar Shukla play in the story set in Champaran in 1916?

    <p>Arranged a meeting with Gandhi to seek justice for the peasants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Gandhi agree to visit Champaran after Raj Kumar Shukla's request?

    <p>To help end the longstanding injustice faced by the poor peasants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the chief commercial crop on the land in Champaran during 1916?

    <p>Indigo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Gandhi dress simply when visiting Rajendra Prasad's house?

    <p>To strategize before helping the peasants</p> Signup and view all the answers

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