Which of the following places is related to Gandhi’s Satyagraha of the year 1917?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Champaran.
Champaran (1917) holds immense historical significance as it marked Mahatma Gandhi's first Satyagraha movement in India. This nonviolent protest was initiated to address the grievances of indigo farmers in Bihar who were subjected to oppressive forced cultivation and unjust pricing under the British 'tinkathia' system. Gandhi's intervention led to the formation of a committee to investigate peasant complaints, resulting in the Champaran Agrarian Act which abolished the exploitative system. This movement not only established Gandhi as a national leader but also demonstrated the power of peaceful resistance in colonial India.
Other options:
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Kheda (1918): A later Satyagraha supporting drought-affected farmers in Gujarat who were being forced to pay taxes.
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Ahmedabad (1918): Focused on securing better wages for textile mill workers through hunger strikes.
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Bardoli (1928): Led by Sardar Patel against increased land revenue assessments.