Freedom Movement — Set 2
Bihar GK · स्वतंत्रता आंदोलन · Questions 11–20 of 70
Who invited Mahatma Gandhi to visit Champaran?
Correct Answer: C. Raj Kumar Shukla
Raj Kumar Shukla invited Mahatma Gandhi to Champaran. He was a local farmer who persistently followed Gandhi to Lucknow and other places to seek help. His efforts brought the plight of indigo planters to national attention.
What was the 'Tinkathia' system related to?
Correct Answer: D. Indigo cultivation
The Tinkathia system was related to Indigo cultivation. Farmers were forced to plant indigo on three-twentieths (3/20) of their land. This system caused immense economic hardship to the peasantry.
Which was the first Satyagraha movement led by Mahatma Gandhi in India?
Correct Answer: A. Champaran
Champaran was the first Satyagraha led by Mahatma Gandhi in India. It successfully tested the method of non-violent resistance on Indian soil. The movement resulted in the abolition of the Tinkathia system.
When did Mahatma Gandhi arrive in Patna for the Champaran mission?
Correct Answer: B. April 1917
Mahatma Gandhi arrived in Patna in April 1917. He stayed briefly with Mazharul Haque before proceeding to Muzaffarpur and then Champaran. This visit marked the beginning of the Satyagraha.
Who established the Sadaqat Ashram in Patna?
Correct Answer: C. Mazharul Haque
Mazharul Haque established the Sadaqat Ashram. He donated his own land for this purpose during the Non-Cooperation Movement. Later, it became the headquarters of the Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee.
Which newspaper was started by Mazharul Haque to support the freedom struggle?
Correct Answer: D. The Motherland
Mazharul Haque started the newspaper 'The Motherland'. It was launched from Sadaqat Ashram to propagate nationalist ideas. The paper played a key role during the Non-Cooperation Movement.
Who inaugurated the 'Bihar Vidyapeeth' in 1921?
Correct Answer: A. Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi inaugurated the Bihar Vidyapeeth in 1921. It was established to provide national education as an alternative to British institutions. Mazharul Haque served as its first Chancellor.
In which year was the separate province of Bihar (including Orissa) formed?
Correct Answer: B. 1912
The separate province of Bihar was formed in 1912. It was separated from the Bengal Presidency. This fulfilled a long-standing demand of the region's intelligentsia.
Who led the Swaraj Party in Bihar?
Correct Answer: C. Sri Krishna Singh
Sri Krishna Singh was a prominent leader of the Swaraj Party in Bihar. The party was formed in 1923 after the Gaya Congress session. It aimed to oppose the British government from within the legislative councils.
Who led the boycott of the Simon Commission in Bihar?
Correct Answer: D. Anugrah Narayan Sinha
Anugrah Narayan Sinha was a key figure in leading the boycott of the Simon Commission in Bihar. The Commission faced black flag demonstrations across the state in 1928. Nationalist leaders successfully mobilized the public against the all-white panel.