Q. Gandhi’s Champaran satyagraha aimed at
(a) securing the rights of Harijans
(b) a civil disobedience movement
(c) maintaining the unity of Hindu society
(d) solving the problems of indigo workers
Ans: (d) solving the problems of indigo workers
Explanation: The correct answer is (d) solving the problems of indigo workers.
Gandhi’s Champaran satyagraha, which took place in 1917, was aimed at addressing the issues faced by indigo plantation workers in the Champaran district of Bihar, India.
During that time, indigo planters in Champaran had imposed oppressive and exploitative conditions on the indigo farmers, compelling them to cultivate indigo on a portion of their land and sell it to the planters at unfair prices. The indigo farmers were facing severe economic hardships and were forced into a cycle of debt and poverty.
Gandhi, upon hearing about the plight of the indigo farmers, decided to intervene and launched the Champaran satyagraha. Through this movement, he aimed to bring attention to the unjust treatment of the indigo workers and seek redress for their grievances.
Gandhi’s efforts in Champaran were instrumental in bringing about significant changes in the indigo industry, improving the conditions of the workers, and securing their rights.
Therefore, option (d) solving the problems of indigo workers is the correct answer.
