At which place was Gandhiji arrested for the first time by the British Government for sedition?
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Bombay
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Pune
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Culcutta
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Ahmedabad
Gandhiji was first arrested for sedition in 1922 at Ahmedabad after the Non-Cooperation Movement. This arrest followed his articles in Young India criticizing British rule. It was a turning point in his relationship with the colonial government.
To answer this question, we need to understand the historical context and the events surrounding the arrest of Mahatma Gandhi for sedition.
Option A) Bombay - This option is incorrect because Mahatma Gandhi was not arrested for sedition in Bombay (now Mumbai).
Option B) Pune - This option is incorrect because Mahatma Gandhi was not arrested for sedition in Pune.
Option C) Kolkata - This option is incorrect because Mahatma Gandhi was not arrested for sedition in Kolkata (formerly known as Calcutta).
Option D) Ahmedabad - This option is correct because Mahatma Gandhi was arrested for sedition in Ahmedabad. In 1922, during the Non-Cooperation Movement, Mahatma Gandhi led a campaign of civil disobedience against the British Raj. As a result, he was arrested on March 10, 1922, in Ahmedabad for sedition.
Therefore, the correct answer is D) Ahmedabad.