Question

Which of the following struggles of Mahatma Gandhi was related to Industrial workers:

  1. Champaran Satyagraha
  2. Ahmedabad Struggle
  3. Kheda Struggle
  4. None of the above

Answer:

Option B: Ahmedabad Struggle

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Ahmedabad Struggle”.

The answer is (2) Ahmedabad Struggle.

Champaran Satyagraha: This movement (1917) focused on improving the working conditions of Bihar's indigo farmers who were oppressed by British landlords.

Ahmedabad Struggle: This refers to the Ahmedabad Mill Strike of 1918, where Mahatma Gandhi led a non-violent protest to support the demands of textile mill workers for better wages and working conditions.

Kheda Struggle: This Satyagraha (1918) aimed to support farmers in Kheda, Gujarat, who were facing revenue collection due to a famine.