Q1. Gandhiji’s “Champaran Movement” was for
(a) The security of rights of Harijans
(b) Civil disobedience movement
(c) Maintaining the unity of Hindu society
(d) Solving the problem of the Indigo workers
(UPSC Prelims 1979)
Answer: (d) Solving the problem of the Indigo workers
Explanation: The Champaran Movement (1917) was Gandhi’s first major satyagraha in India, addressing the exploitation of indigo farmers by British planters. It marked the beginning of Gandhi’s leadership in Indian politics and his commitment to rural issues.