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What was the reason for Mahatma Gandhi to organize a satyagraha on behalf of the peasants of Kheda

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What was the reason for Mahatma Gandhi to organize a satyagraha on behalf of the peasants of Kheda?
1. The Administration did not suspend the land revenue collection in spite of a drought.
2. The Administration proposed to introduce Permanent Settlement in Gujarat.

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 only

(c)

Both 1 and 2

(d)

Neither 1 nor 2

Answer:

(a)

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Explanation

The reason for the Kheda satyagraha was the administration’s refusal to suspend land revenue collection despite drought. The proposal to introduce Permanent Settlement in Gujarat was not a factor.