Q. In 1917, at Champaran, the government forced farmers to undertake
(a) indigo cultivation
(b) hallow cultivation
(c) opium cultivation
(d) land ceiling.
Ans: (a) indigo cultivation
Explanation: In 1917, at Champaran, the government forced farmers to undertake (a) indigo cultivation. The Champaran Satyagraha, led by Mahatma Gandhi, took place in Champaran district of Bihar, India. The farmers in Champaran were forced by the British indigo planters to cultivate indigo on a portion of their land, which resulted in exploitation and oppressive working conditions. The indigo cultivation system was marked by coercion and the farmers were compelled to grow indigo against their will. Mahatma Gandhi’s intervention and subsequent Satyagraha movement aimed to address the grievances of the farmers and bring an end to this exploitative practice. The movement ultimately succeeded in gaining concessions for the farmers and raising awareness about the plight of the agricultural community.
