The Advent Of Mahatma Gandhi

Question 1

Who established the Natal Congress and in what year?

Answer 1

Mahatma Gandhi in 1895

The Natal Congress was established to fight against racial discrimination in South Africa.

Question 2

In what year did Mahatma Gandhi return to India from South Africa?

Answer 2

1915

Gandhi was 46 years old at the time of his return.

Question 3

What was the Champaran Satyagraha and when did it occur?

Answer 3

A movement started by Mahatma Gandhi in 1917 to address the problems of peasants forced to grow indigo

This movement focused on the exploitation of farmers in Champaran.

Question 4

What triggered the Kheda Satyagraha and in what year did it take place?

Answer 4

Launched in 1918 in support of peasants unable to pay land tax due to crop failure

The Kheda Satyagraha highlighted the struggles of farmers during difficult times.

Question 5

What was the purpose of the Ahmedabad Mill strike and when did it occur?

Answer 5

Launched in 1918 for textile mill employees demanding economic justice

The strike was a response to mill owners stopping plague bonuses.