Question

In the given outline map of India, locate the following places by the symbol \(\bigcirc\) with names. For correct mention of name and location \(\frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{2}\) marks have been allotted. \begin{itemize} \item[(i)] The place where the session of Indian National Congress was held in 1927. \item[(ii)] The district where Jallianwala Bagh incident took place. \item[(iii)] The place where the programme of Non-Cooperation movement was accepted. \item[(iv)] The district where Chauri-Chaura incident took place. \item[(v)] The place where the Indigo farmers' movement took place. \end{itemize}

Hint:

These historical events marked the rise of the Indian freedom movement and showcase how local struggles contributed to India's eventual independence.

Answer 1

The following places are significant in Indian history, and each location can be marked with the symbol \(\bigcirc\) on the outline map of India: (i) The place where the session of Indian National Congress was held in 1927:
The Indian National Congress session of 1927 was held in Lucknow. This session was important for demanding full independence from British rule and played a key role in shaping the Indian freedom struggle.
(ii) The district where Jallianwala Bagh incident took place:
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred in Amritsar, Punjab, on April 13, 1919. British General Dyer ordered firing on unarmed civilians, which led to the deaths of hundreds of people and became a turning point in the Indian independence movement.
(iii) The place where the programme of Non-Cooperation movement was accepted:
The Non-Cooperation movement was formally accepted in Nagpur. The movement was initiated by Mahatma Gandhi to non-violently resist British rule and gain independence for India.
(iv) The district where Chauri-Chaura incident took place:
The Chauri-Chaura incident occurred in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, on February 4, 1922. The incident involved a violent clash between protesters and police, leading to the deaths of several policemen. It resulted in Mahatma Gandhi calling off the Non-Cooperation movement.
(v) The place where the Indigo farmers' movement took place:
The Indigo farmers' movement, also known as the Champaran Satyagraha, took place in Champaran, Bihar, in 1917. Mahatma Gandhi led the farmers in their struggle against oppressive policies of British indigo planters, marking the first major success of Satyagraha in India.