Question 1

In which year did Gandhi launch the Champaran Satyagraha?

Accepted Answer

1917. Gandhi launched the Champaran Satyagraha in 1917 in Bihar. It was directed against the tinkathia system that forced indigo farmers to cultivate indigo on a fixed portion of their land. This was Gandhi's first civil disobedience movement in India after returning from South Africa.

Question 2

The Champaran Satyagraha was primarily launched to address the grievances of which group?

Accepted Answer

Indigo farmers. The Champaran Satyagraha was launched to address the grievances of indigo farmers in Bihar. European planters compelled peasants to grow indigo on at least 3/20th of their land under the tinkathia system. Gandhi investigated their conditions and organized a successful resistance movement.

Question 3

What was the tinkathia system associated with the Champaran Satyagraha?

Accepted Answer

A system forcing farmers to grow indigo on 3/20 of their land. The tinkathia system compelled farmers in Champaran to cultivate indigo on 3/20 (three-twentieths) of their land for European planters. Farmers were paid very low prices for the indigo and had no freedom to grow food crops on that portion. Gandhi's investigation and protest led to the abolition of this exploitative system.

Question 4

Who requested Gandhi to visit Champaran to investigate the plight of indigo farmers?

Accepted Answer

Rajkumar Shukla. Rajkumar Shukla, a peasant leader from Champaran, persistently urged Gandhi to visit and examine the conditions of indigo farmers in Bihar. Gandhi agreed and visited Champaran in 1917 despite being ordered by the British to leave. His investigation led to the Champaran Inquiry Committee and eventual abolition of the tinkathia system.

Question 5

The Champaran Satyagraha of 1917 is historically significant because it was:

Accepted Answer

Gandhi's first civil disobedience movement in India. The Champaran Satyagraha of 1917 is regarded as Gandhi's first civil disobedience movement on Indian soil. It marked the beginning of his active political leadership in India after returning from South Africa. The movement successfully pressured the British to abolish the oppressive tinkathia system.

Gandhian Era & Satyagrahas — Set 1