Gandhi's Role in Champaran Indigo Movement
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What was the result of the four protracted interviews between Gandhi and the Lieutenant - Governor?

  • The Lieutenant - Governor appointed an official commission of inquiry into the indigo sharecroppers’ situation. (correct)
  • The Lieutenant - Governor ignored the situation.
  • The Lieutenant - Governor dismissed Gandhi's concerns.
  • The Lieutenant - Governor sought to remove Gandhi from Champaran.

    • Who made up the official commission of inquiry into the indigo sharecroppers’ situation?

  • Landlords, businessmen, and Gandhi
  • Government officials, businessmen, and Gandhi
  • Government officials, peasants, and Gandhi
  • Landlords, government officials, and Gandhi (correct)

    • How long did Gandhi initially remain in Champaran for after the appointment of the official commission of inquiry?

  • Seven months (correct)
  • Two weeks
  • Three days
  • One month

    • What was the duration of Gandhi's visit to Champaran, which was initially expected to last only a few days?

    <p>Almost a year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the response of the big planters when they saw the evidence assembled by the official inquiry?

    <p>They agreed, in principle, to make refunds to the peasants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the official inquiry into the indigo sharecroppers’ situation?

    <p>The big planters agreed to provide financial compensation to the peasants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Gandhi remain in Champaran for almost a year?

    <p>The visit, initially expected to last a few days, ended up taking almost a year due to the extended negotiations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the composition of the official commission of inquiry into the indigo sharecroppers’ situation?

    <p>Landlords, government officials, and Gandhi as the sole representative of the peasants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the big planters respond when they saw the evidence assembled by the official inquiry?

    <p>They agreed, in principle, to make refunds to the peasants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the duration of Gandhi's visit to Champaran that was initially expected to last only a few days?

    <p>Almost a year</p> Signup and view all the answers

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