Multiple choice

On September 20, 1932 Mahatma Gandhi began a fast unto death on Yervada Jail against the

  1. British repression of the Satyagrahis

  2. violation of the Gandhi Irwin Pact

  3. communal award of Ramsay Mac Donald

  4. communal riots in Calcutta
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Mahatma Gandhi's fast in Yerawada (not Yervada) Jail in September 1932 was against the Communal Award announced by British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald, which created separate electorates for depressed classes. Gandhi viewed this as divisive and harmful to Hindu-Muslim unity. The fast ended with the Poona Pact, which reserved seats for depressed classes within the general electorate.

Keep practicing — related questions