Q. Gandhiji’s “Champaran Movement” was for
(a) The security of rights of Harijans
(b) Civil disobedience movement
(c) Maintaining the unity of Hindu society
(d) Solving the problem of the Indigo workers
Ans: (d) Solving the problem of the Indigo workers
Explanation: Gandhiji’s “Champaran Movement” was for (d) solving the problem of the Indigo workers.
The Champaran Movement, also known as the Champaran Satyagraha, was a significant campaign led by Mahatma Gandhi in the Champaran district of Bihar, India, in 1917. The movement focused on addressing the issues faced by indigo farmers and workers who were being exploited by British indigo planters.
Indigo farming was a major cash crop in Champaran, and the British planters subjected the local farmers to oppressive and exploitative practices, including forced cultivation of indigo, unfair pricing, and harsh working conditions. Gandhi’s intervention in Champaran aimed to mobilize the farmers and raise awareness about their plight, advocating for their rights and better treatment.
Through the Champaran Movement, Gandhi employed his principles of nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience to challenge the oppressive practices of the British indigo planters. The movement not only achieved success in addressing the immediate issues faced by the indigo workers but also marked a significant step in Gandhi’s journey as a leader of the Indian independence movement.
