Gandhi's Decision to Urge Departure of the British
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Where did Gandhi first meet Rajkumar Shukla?

  • Sevagram
  • Cawnpore
  • Ahmedabad
  • Lucknow (correct)
  • What was Rajkumar Shukla's request to Gandhi?

  • To travel with him to Calcutta
  • To come to his district in Champaran (correct)
  • To stay with him at the ashram in Sevagram
  • To accompany Gandhi to Cawnpore
  • Where did Gandhi invite Rajkumar Shukla to meet him to take him to Champaran?

  • Sevagram
  • Cawnpore
  • Ahmedabad
  • Calcutta (correct)
  • Why was Rajkumar Shukla at the Indian National Congress party convention?

    <p>To seek justice against the landlord system in Bihar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significant outcome of Rajkumar Shukla's persistence?

    <p>Gandhi decided to urge the departure of the British</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impressed Gandhi about Rajkumar Shukla?

    <p>His tenacity and story</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was Gandhi not allowed to draw water from the well in Rajendra Prasad's house?

    <p>Because they thought he was an untouchable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Gandhi send a telegram to obtain more information about conditions before heading to Champaran?

    <p>To a lawyer in Muzzafarpur.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Gandhi criticize the lawyers in Muzzafarpur during his visit?

    <p>For charging high fees from sharecroppers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the chief commercial crop in the Champaran district?

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

    Why did Gandhi believe that law courts were useless for the fear-stricken peasants?

    <p>Because he felt it did little good when peasants were fearful.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why were tenants compelled to plant 15% of their holdings with indigo?

    <p>To contribute to the commercial crop.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Gandhi's Encounter with Rajkumar Shukla

    • Gandhi first met Rajkumar Shukla at the Indian National Congress party convention.
    • Rajkumar Shukla requested Gandhi to look into the plight of indigo farmers in Champaran.
    • Gandhi invited Rajkumar Shukla to meet him at his ashram in Patna to take him to Champaran.
    • Rajkumar Shukla's persistence led to Gandhi's significant decision to visit Champaran and investigate the situation.

    Gandhi's Impressions and Experiences

    • Gandhi was impressed by Rajkumar Shukla's courage and determination.
    • Gandhi was not allowed to draw water from the well in Rajendra Prasad's house because he was an 'untouchable' guest.
    • Gandhi sent a telegram to Muzzafarpur to obtain more information about conditions before heading to Champaran.

    Gandhi's Critique of the System

    • Gandhi criticized the lawyers in Muzzafarpur during his visit, suggesting they were ineffective in helping the peasants.
    • Gandhi believed that law courts were useless for the fear-stricken peasants, who were intimidated by the British and the landlords.
    • The chief commercial crop in the Champaran district was indigo.

    The Plight of Indigo Farmers

    • Tenants were compelled to plant 15% of their holdings with indigo, a condition that perpetuated their exploitation.

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    Learn about the events that led Gandhi to decide to urge the departure of the British during the Indian National Congress party convention in 1917. Explore the encounter with peasant Rajkumar Shukla that played a significant role in Gandhi's decision-making process.

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