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Card 1Home Rule Movement

Why did the Home Rule Movement begin in 1916?

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The Home Rule Movement began in 1916 to attain self-government under British control. Indian demands for reforms were being ignored, so leaders wanted a stronger mass movement for self-rule.

Card 2Home Rule Movement

What were the two Home Rule Leagues, and who led them?

Answer

Two separate Home Rule Leagues were formed in 1916. One was led by Bal Gangadhar Tilak and the other by Mrs Annie Besant. Both worked for self-government under British control.

Card 3Home Rule Movement

How did the Lucknow Session of 1916 help the freedom struggle?

Answer

The Lucknow Session brought unity among the Radical Nationalists and the Early Nationalists. It also brought the Congress and the Muslim League closer, which strengthened the struggle for freedom.

Card 4Emergence of Gandhi

Who named Gandhi as 'Mahatma'?

Answer

Rabindranath Tagore named Gandhi as 'Mahatma'. Gandhi did not give this title to himself. The title showed the deep respect people had for his leadership.

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Where and when was Mahatma Gandhi born?

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Mahatma Gandhi was born on 2nd October 1869 in Porbandar. He later became one of the most important leaders of the freedom struggle.

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What is satyagraha?

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Satyagraha means insistence on truth. It is formed from satya and agraha: truth plus insistence. It is a non-violent method of fighting injustice, and it asks a person to face hardships without using …

Card 7Emergence of Gandhi

Why was Gandhi's return to India in 1915 important?

Answer

Gandhiji returned to India in 1915 and soon joined the struggle for freedom. His leadership later gave a new direction to the nationalist movement through mass action and non-violence.

Card 8Emergence of Gandhi

What movements did Gandhi lead in 1917 and 1918?

Answer

In 1917, Gandhi led the Champaran movement against indigo planters. In 1918, he led the Ahmedabad textile workers who were demanding a wage raise. He also supported the peasants of Kheda.

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