Question

What was Gandhi’s purpose in agreeing to the settlement, even at a lesser amount?

• A. The landlords were sorry for their behaviour.
• B. The landlords were obstinate and refused Gandhi’s suggestion.
• C. The landlords had to refund the money.
• D. The landlords and the planters became partners in the Indigo plantation.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Gandhi’s purpose in agreeing to the settlement, even at a lesser amount, was to establish the principle that the landlords could not exploit the peasants indefinitely. He wanted to show the peasants that they had rights and could fight for justice, thereby boosting their courage and self-respect.

Answer 2

The commission agreed by common consent, or in other words, they agreed to the settlement unanimously.

Answer 3

The settlement forced the landlords to surrender part of their money and, more importantly, part of their prestige. This marked a significant shift in power dynamics, showing the landlords that they were no longer above the law and that their dominance over the peasants could be challenged successfully.

Answer 4

The landlords were compelled to refund a part of the money to the peasants, which also marked a loss of their prestige and power.

Answer 5

The peasants realized that they had rights and could assert them. They learned that with courage and proper support, they could challenge the unjust practices of the landlords and secure justice.

Answer 6

The phrase ‘lords above the law’ suggests that the landlords considered themselves superior and beyond the reach of legal or moral accountability, exercising unchecked power over the peasants.