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Gandhi's Satyagraha Philosophy

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What event prompted the British administration to clamp down on nationalists?

Gandhi's arrest in Delhi
Rallies organized in various cities
The hartal organized by Mahatma Gandhi
The peaceful procession in Amritsar being fired upon (correct)

What was the purpose of the Act that was hurriedly passed through the Imperial Legislative Council?

To allow detention of political prisoners without trial (correct)
To encourage political activities and rallies
To grant more powers to the Indian members of the Council
To promote non-violent civil disobedience

What does Mahatma Gandhi mean when he said 'satyagraha is active resistance'?

It involves seeking the destruction of the adversary
It requires intense activity and is not passive resistance (correct)
It involves physical force and inflicting pain on the adversary
It is a form of non-violent civil disobedience

What led to the Jallianwalla Bagh incident on 13 April?

The British administration's new repressive measures (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did Mahatma Gandhi's satyagraha emphasise?

The importance of truth and nonviolence in fighting injustice (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Jallianwalla Bagh incident?

The imposition of martial law and General Dyer taking command (D) Signup and view all the answers

How did satyagraha propose to win the battle against the oppressor?

By appealing to the conscience of the oppressor without seeking vengeance (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was Mahatma Gandhi's purpose in organising a satyagraha in Champaran, Bihar?

To support the peasants in their struggle against an oppressive system (B) Signup and view all the answers

What motivated Mahatma Gandhi to organise a satyagraha in the Kheda district of Gujarat?

Crop failure and a plague epidemic affecting the peasants (D) Signup and view all the answers

In 1918, why did Mahatma Gandhi go to Ahmedabad to organise a satyagraha movement?

To support the cotton mill workers in their struggle (D) Signup and view all the answers

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