Q. In which of the following did Sardar Vallabbhai Patel play a leading role?
(a) Bijolia Movement
(b) Dandi March
(c) Textile mill workers strike at Ahmedabad
(d) Bardoli Satyagraha
Ans: (d) Bardoli Satyagraha
Explanation: The correct option is (d) Bardoli Satyagraha.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel played a leading role in the Bardoli Satyagraha. The Bardoli Satyagraha was a significant peasant movement that took place in Bardoli, Gujarat, between 1928 and 1929. It was a nonviolent resistance movement against the oppressive land revenue policies implemented by the British colonial government.
During the Bardoli Satyagraha, Patel emerged as the prominent leader and strategist. He organized and mobilized the farmers to protest against the increased land revenue rates and unfair practices of the British administration. Through negotiations, mass protests, and boycotts, Patel successfully led the movement and secured concessions from the government.
The Bardoli Satyagraha showcased Patel’s leadership skills, political acumen, and commitment to the welfare of the peasants. It played a crucial role in establishing Patel as a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement and earned him the title of “Sardar,” meaning leader or chief.
So, option (d) is the correct answer.
