Q. Gandhiji launched the struggle in Ahmedabad in 1917–18, which involved the
(a) Peasants
(b) Industrial workers
(c) Masses
(d) Labourers.
Ans: (b) Industrial workers
Explanation: The correct option is (b) Industrial workers.
Gandhiji launched a struggle in Ahmedabad in 1917-18 that primarily involved the industrial workers. This struggle is commonly known as the Ahmedabad Mill Strike or the Ahmedabad Textile Labour Association (Majoor Mahajan Sangh) Strike.
During this period, the textile workers in Ahmedabad faced oppressive working conditions, low wages, and long working hours. In response, Gandhiji actively supported the workers’ demands for better working conditions, higher wages, and improved labor rights.
Gandhiji organized the workers and encouraged them to engage in nonviolent protests, strikes, and boycotts as a means of asserting their rights. The strike gained significant attention and support, and it ultimately led to the establishment of the Ahmedabad Textile Labour Association, which aimed to protect the interests of the workers and negotiate better terms with the mill owners.
So, option (b) is the correct answer.
