Question
Download Solution PDFGandhiji gave his slogan of ‘Do or Die’ during which of the following Movements/Satyagrahas?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Quit India.
Key Points
- Gandhi's "Do or Die" slogan symbolized the urgency and determination of the Indian people to end colonial rule.
- In March 1942, the British government sent the Cripps Mission to India to negotiate a deal with Indian leaders.
- The proposals made by the mission were seen as inadequate and unsatisfactory by Indian leaders, leading to widespread dissatisfaction.
- Launch of the Movement
- In response to the growing discontent, Gandhi and the Congress Working Committee decided to launch the Quit India Movement on August 8, 1942.
- At the Bombay session of the Congress, Gandhi delivered a powerful speech, where he urged the people to "Do or Die" in their fight for freedom. This slogan encouraged Indians to take immediate action against British rule.
Additional Information
| Aspect | Civil Disobedience Movement | Kheda Satyagraha | Champaran Satyagraha |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Launched in 1930 | 1918 | 1917 |
| Location | Nationwide in India | Kheda, Gujarat | Champaran, Bihar |
| Main Cause | Opposition to the Salt Tax and British laws | High taxes on farmers and drought | The compulsion of farmers to grow indigo |
| Farmers' Situation | General discontent against oppressive laws | Farmers faced hardships due to heavy taxes and drought | Farmers were forced to grow indigo with low compensation |
| Leader | Mahatma Gandhi | Mahatma Gandhi | Mahatma Gandhi |
| Movement Type | Mass civil disobedience against British laws | Non-violent protest against tax collection | Non-violent protest against indigo cultivation terms |
| Key Outcome | Gandhi's Salt March; raised awareness and support for independence | Reduction in taxes and relief for farmers | Improvement in terms of indigo cultivation and compensation for farmers |
| Impact | Major mobilization for Indian independence; intensified the freedom struggle | A significant step for farmers' rights | Strengthened Gandhi's role in the Indian independence movement |
| Method of Protest | Non-violent resistance, including the Salt March and refusal to pay taxes | Non-violent movement, Satyagraha | Non-violent movement, Satyagraha |
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