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Multiple choice civics non-cooperation movement arrival of gandhiji in india early struggles of mahatma gandhi emergence of mahatma gandhi

Gandhi gave the call to reject all foreign goods during the ___________ Movement.

  1. Khilafat

  2. Non-cooperation

  3. Swadeshi

  4. Civil Disobedience
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Non-cooperation movement was an attempt organized by Mahatma Gandhi in 1920 to induce the British government of India to grant self-government, or swaraj, to India. Gandhi gave a call for boycott of foreign goods, surrendering all titles and honorary offices and resign from nominated seats in local bodies, etc. It was suddenly adjourned due to the violent Chauri Chaura incident in 1922.

Multiple choice civics non-cooperation movement arrival of gandhiji in india early struggles of mahatma gandhi emergence of mahatma gandhi

Whom had Gandhi named as Mira Behn?

  1. Annie Besant

  2. Kamla Devi

  3. Indira Gandhi

  4. Madeline Slade
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Madeline Slade was named Mira Behn by Gandhi. She was a British-born follower of Mohandas K. Gandhi who participated in the movement for India’s independence. She was active in spreading the spirit of nonviolence and was arrested multiple times, including during a period of civil disobedience in 1932–33.

Multiple choice civics non-cooperation movement arrival of gandhiji in india early struggles of mahatma gandhi emergence of mahatma gandhi

Who has set up the Anti-Untouchability League for the eradication of the evil of untouchability?

  1. Jagjivan Ram

  2. Dr BR Ambedkar

  3. Acharya Kripalani

  4. Mahatma Gandhi
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Gandhi while in jail in 1932 had set up the All India Anti Untouchability League in September 1932 and had started the weekly Harijan in January 1933. He handed the responsibility for running it in the hands of two of his close associates, the industrialist, G.D. Birla, and the social worker, A.V. Thakkar. After the signing of Poona Pact, this organization was renamed the Harijan Sewak Sangh.

Multiple choice civics non-cooperation movement arrival of gandhiji in india early struggles of mahatma gandhi emergence of mahatma gandhi

To whom is the statement "Cowardice and ahimsa do not go together any more than water and fire" attributed?

  1. Acharya Narendra Dev

  2. M K Gandhi

  3. Swami Vivekananda

  4. Jayaprakash Narayan
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Gandhi frequently argued that true non-violence is the virtue of the brave, and that cowardice is incompatible with the strength required for ahimsa.

Multiple choice civics non-cooperation movement arrival of gandhiji in india early struggles of mahatma gandhi emergence of mahatma gandhi

In 1918, along with Kheda movement in Gujarat, Gandhiji organised another movement regarding the problems of textile mill workers. Name the place associated with the movement.

  1. Champaran

  2. Ahmadabad

  3. Calcutta

  4. Poona
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In 1918 along with Kheda movement Gandhi also took part in another movement. It was known as Ahmadabad Satyagraha. Gandhiji led the mill-workers in Ahmadabad in a strike against the mill-owners who had refused to pay them higher wages. When the workers seemed to weaken, he provided support to them by undertaking a fast. Afraid of the consequences, the mill-owners agreed on the fourth day of the  fast to give a 35% increase in wages.

Multiple choice civics non-cooperation movement arrival of gandhiji in india early struggles of mahatma gandhi emergence of mahatma gandhi

What does Khadi mean to Mahatma Gandhi?

  1. A rejection of western mill made cloth

  2. A fashion style

  3. A sign of richness

  4. For encouraging foreign goods.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Khadi, white & coarse, was to him a sign of purity, of simplicity & poverty. Wearing it also became a symbol of nationalism, a rejection of western mill-made cloth.