Question

(A) In the given outline map of India, locate the following places by the symbol $\bullet$ with names. For correct mention of name and marking of location, ½, ½ marks have been allotted.
\begin{enumerate} \item Where did the session of Indian National Congress take place in 1929? \item From where did the Civil Disobedience Movement begin? \item In which district did the incident of Jallianwala Bagh take place? \item From where did Gandhiji start salt making? \item In which district did the Chauri-Chaura incident take place? \end{enumerate}

Hint:

Remember, the locations mentioned above are closely tied to significant moments in the Indian freedom struggle, particularly in Gandhi's leadership through non-violent movements.

Answer 1

(1) The place where the Indian National Congress held its session in the year 1929:
The Indian National Congress held its session in 1929 at Lahore (now in Pakistan). This session is particularly significant because it was at this session that the resolution for complete independence, or "Purna Swaraj," was passed.
(2) The place where the Civil Disobedience Movement started:
The Civil Disobedience Movement started at Dandi in Gujarat on March 12, 1930. Mahatma Gandhi led the famous Dandi March to protest the British salt laws, which marked the beginning of the movement.
(3) The district where the Jallianwala Bagh incident took place:
The Jallianwala Bagh incident took place in Amritsar, Punjab, on April 13, 1919. It was a tragic event where British General Dyer ordered firing on unarmed civilians, killing hundreds, which played a significant role in intensifying the Indian independence movement.
(4) The place where Gandhiji started salt making:
Gandhiji started salt making at Dandi, Gujarat, during the Salt March in 1930. The Salt March was a direct action campaign against the British monopoly on salt, which became a pivotal moment in the Civil Disobedience Movement.
(5) The district where the Chauri-Chaura incident took place:
The Chauri-Chaura incident took place in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, on February 4, 1922. It was an event where a crowd of protesters clashed with the police, leading to the deaths of 22 policemen. The incident led to Gandhi calling off the Non-Cooperation Movement due to its violent nature.