Multiple choice

In the context of the events at Bardoli, which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi gave the title of ‘Sardar’ to Vallabhbhai Patel during Bardoli Satyagraha of 1928.
  2. The resolution of suspension of non-cooperation movement was passed at Bardoli.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Under the leadership of Vallabhbhai Patel in 1928, the Bardoli Kisan Satyagraha proved to be the best example of the practice of Gandhian principle of non-violence as well as a milestone of the way of India’s freedom movement.  Statement 1. It is incorrect because the women of Bardoli called him Sardar for the first time, which in Gujarati which means Chief or Leader.  Statement 2. It is correct because in 1920, the Indian National Congress under Gandhi's leadership launched the non-cooperation movement. Millions of Indians revolted against the British, boycotting the courts, government services, schools and disavowing titles, pensions and British clothes and goods. In 1922, however, a mob of protestors killed some policemen in Chauri Chaura. Fearing a slide into violence and anarchy, Gandhi called for the struggle to be suspended from Bardoli, from where he had planned to launch the Civil Disobedience Movement if this incident had not occurred.