History · Rise of Indian Nationalism
UGC NET June 2013 History
The Gujarat Sabha led by Gandhi played a leading role in the
AAhmedabad Mill Workers' Strike
BPeasant agitation of Kheda ✓ Correct
CBardoli agitation
DSalt Satyagraha
Correct answer: (B) Peasant agitation of Kheda — The Gujarat Sabha played a leading role in the Kheda peasant agitation, so the answer is the peasant agitation of Kheda.
Explanation
★The Gujarat Sabha played a leading role in the Kheda peasant agitation, so the answer is the peasant agitation of Kheda.
★In 1918 the British authorities raised the taxes of the Kheda region by a large amount.
★This was despite the area being hit by famine, cholera and plague.
★The peasants revolted under the leadership of Gandhi.
★The government finally gave way and suspended the revenue for 1918 and 1919.
★The rise in the rate of taxes was also reduced.
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