Indian Independence Movement

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Correct Answer : Option b

Explanation
Match 1 is not correct. In 1918, Gandhi led a civil disobedience campaign supporting mill workers demanding better wages during a plague crisis in Ahmedabad. Gandhi fasted to support their cause, inspiring workers to stand firm. The dispute was resolved with a 35% wage increase. This marked the first use of civil disobedience, showcasing its power as a nonviolent resistance tool and strengthening Gandhi’s leadership.

Match 2 is not correct. Gandhi's first major Satyagraha in India was in Champaran, Bihar, where he fought against oppressive indigo cultivation policies forced on peasants by British planters. Through nonviolent protest and a hunger strike, Gandhi compelled authorities to address grievances. This victory highlighted the effectiveness of Satyagraha in mobilizing the rural population, making it a turning point in India's freedom struggle.

Match 3 is correct. In Kheda, Gujarat, Gandhi led farmers protesting against taxes during a famine. Supported by leaders like Sardar Patel, they refused to pay taxes, despite British coercion. This first use of non-cooperation forced the government to suspend tax collection. The movement demonstrated Gandhi's ability to organize and inspired future nonviolent struggles in India's fight for independence.

Match 4 is correct. Gandhi called for a nationwide protest against the Rowlatt Act, which allowed imprisonment without trial. This Satyagraha involved hartals (strikes) and mass gatherings. Leaders like C.R. Das and Motilal Nehru supported the movement. Though it ended after violence like the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, it marked Gandhi’s emergence as a national leader and emphasized mass mobilization's potential in modern Indian history.