Q. At which one of the following Place did Mahatma Gandhi first start his Satyagraha in India?
(a) Ahmedabad
(b) Bardoli
(c) Champaran
(d) Kheda
Ans: (c) Champaran
The correct answer is (c) Champaran.
Explanation:
Mahatma Gandhi first started his Satyagraha in India in Champaran, Bihar. This marked the beginning of his nonviolent resistance movements against British colonial rule.
In 1917, Mahatma Gandhi, then known as Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, was invited to Champaran by local farmers who were being forced to cultivate indigo by British planters against their will. The farmers were suffering from exploitation and harsh conditions.
Gandhi organized protests and engaged in a nonviolent struggle, advocating for the rights and improved conditions of the farmers. His efforts in Champaran resulted in the abolition of the oppressive indigo system and gained significant attention and support for his methods of nonviolent resistance.
This marked an important milestone in Gandhi’s journey as a leader and set the stage for his future Satyagraha movements across India.
Therefore, the correct answer is (c) Champaran.