Question

Arrange the following events in chronological order and choose the correct option: I. Peasant Movement in Kheda
II. Gandhi-Irwin Pact
III. Champaran Movement
IV. Noakhali Visit of Gandhiji

• A. IV, I, II, III
• B. II, I, III, IV
• C. III, II, IV, I
• D. III, I, II, IV

Hint:

Gandhi's strategies, like non-cooperation and civil disobedience, were pivotal in India's struggle for independence. His movements, such as those in Champaran and Kheda, were instrumental in involving the masses in the freedom movement.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The correct chronological order of the events is as follows:
1. Champaran Movement (III):
The Champaran Movement (1917) was the first major success of Mahatma Gandhi in India, where he led the peasants against the indigo planters and achieved significant reforms. It marks the beginning of his active involvement in the Indian freedom struggle.
2. Peasant Movement in Kheda (I):
The Peasant Movement in Kheda (1917) followed soon after the Champaran Movement. Gandhi took the leadership to support the peasants' demand for tax relief and to end the exploitation of farmers. This movement marked the spread of Gandhi's ideology of non-violence and civil disobedience.
3. Gandhi-Irwin Pact (II):
The Gandhi-Irwin Pact (1931) was signed between Mahatma Gandhi and the then Viceroy, Lord Irwin, as a result of the Civil Disobedience Movement. The pact marked a significant step in the negotiations between the British government and Indian leaders, including the suspension of the salt tax.
4. Noakhali Visit of Gandhiji (IV):
The Noakhali Visit of Gandhiji (1946) occurred towards the end of British rule when Gandhi undertook a peace mission in the riot-torn Noakhali district. This was part of his efforts to stop the communal violence and promote peace.
Conclusion:
Thus, the correct chronological order is (D) III, I, II, IV.