10 Questions
What event prompted the British administration to clamp down on nationalists?
The peaceful procession in Amritsar being fired upon
What was the purpose of the Act that was hurriedly passed through the Imperial Legislative Council?
To allow detention of political prisoners without trial
What does Mahatma Gandhi mean when he said 'satyagraha is active resistance'?
It requires intense activity and is not passive resistance
What led to the Jallianwalla Bagh incident on 13 April?
The British administration's new repressive measures
What did Mahatma Gandhi's satyagraha emphasise?
The importance of truth and nonviolence in fighting injustice
What was the impact of the Jallianwalla Bagh incident?
The imposition of martial law and General Dyer taking command
How did satyagraha propose to win the battle against the oppressor?
By appealing to the conscience of the oppressor without seeking vengeance
What was Mahatma Gandhi's purpose in organising a satyagraha in Champaran, Bihar?
To support the peasants in their struggle against an oppressive system
What motivated Mahatma Gandhi to organise a satyagraha in the Kheda district of Gujarat?
Crop failure and a plague epidemic affecting the peasants
In 1918, why did Mahatma Gandhi go to Ahmedabad to organise a satyagraha movement?
To support the cotton mill workers in their struggle
Test your knowledge about Gandhi's philosophy of satyagraha, which emphasized truth and nonviolent resistance against injustice. Learn about the power of truth and the concept of appealing to the oppressor's conscience.
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