Freedom Struggle & Gandhi — Set 8
Gujarat GK · स्वतंत्रता संग्राम और गांधी · Questions 71–80 of 160
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is known as the?
Correct Answer: A. Iron Man of India
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, from Gujarat, is called the 'Iron Man of India' for integrating princely states.
Gandhi's Salt March started from which Gujarati city?
Correct Answer: B. Sabarmati in Ahmedabad
Gandhi's historic Salt March (Dandi March) of 1930 started from Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad.
Which Gujarati revolutionary was hanged by British in 1910?
Correct Answer: D. Vanmali Ramakrishna
Vanmali Ramakrishna was a Gujarati freedom fighter executed by the British during independence struggle.
Jinnah's links with Gujarat are as he was?
Correct Answer: C. Settled in Bombay, studied Gujarati issues
Muhammad Ali Jinnah, though from Karachi, had strong links with Gujarat through his legal practice.
The Quit India Movement of 1942 was strongly participated by?
Correct Answer: C. All India including Gujarat
The Quit India Movement was a nationwide movement with strong participation from Gujarat.
In which year did Gandhi launch the Ahmedabad Mill Strike?
Correct Answer: B. 1918
Gandhi launched the Ahmedabad Mill Strike in 1918 to support textile workers demanding a 35% wage hike. He went on a fast unto death to support the workers. Mill owners eventually agreed to a 35% wage increase. It was one of Gandhi's first major non-violent agitations in India.
The Kheda Satyagraha of 1918 was against?
Correct Answer: B. Land revenue during famine
The Kheda Satyagraha of 1918 was against land revenue collection during a famine when crops failed. Sardar Patel and Gandhi jointly led the agitation. The British agreed to suspend revenue collection until the famine ended. This was a landmark victory for peasant rights in Gujarat.
Bardoli Satyagraha of 1928 was led by?
Correct Answer: C. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Bardoli Satyagraha of 1928 was led by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel against an unjust 30% increase in land revenue. Women of Bardoli gave Patel the title 'Sardar' meaning leader. The British government ultimately rolled back the revenue hike. This satyagraha became a model for non-violent resistance.
During Bardoli Satyagraha, Patel was given the title 'Sardar' by?
Correct Answer: B. Women of Bardoli
The women of Bardoli conferred the title 'Sardar' on Vallabhbhai Patel in recognition of his leadership of the 1928 satyagraha. The title means 'chief' or 'leader' in Gujarati. Gandhi endorsed this title with pride. Patel became known as Sardar Patel from that point on.
The Dandi March of 1930 ended at which coastal village?
Correct Answer: B. Dandi
The Dandi March began on March 12, 1930 from Sabarmati Ashram and ended at Dandi village on April 6. Gandhi picked up salt from the seashore to defy the Salt Laws. The march covered about 241 miles (388 km) over 24 days. It sparked the Civil Disobedience Movement across India.