History · Rise of Indian Nationalism
UGC NET December 2019 History
From among the following Satyagrahas, which was not led by Mahatma Gandhi?
ASatyagraha in Kheda
BSatyagraha against the Rowlatt Bills
CMahad sweet-water tank Satyagraha ✓ Correct
DVaikom Satyagraha
Correct answer: (C) Mahad sweet-water tank Satyagraha — The Mahad sweet-water tank Satyagraha was not led by Gandhi, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The Mahad sweet-water tank Satyagraha was not led by Gandhi, so that is the answer.
★The Mahad Satyagraha of 1927 was led by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
★It asserted the right of the depressed classes to draw water from a public tank.
★So this Satyagraha was not led by Mahatma Gandhi.
★The Kheda Satyagraha of 1918 was guided by Gandhi, with Vallabhbhai Patel leading on the ground.
★Gandhi also led the Satyagraha against the Rowlatt Bills and supported the Vaikom Satyagraha.
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