8 May 1933
Mahatma Gandhi began his 21-day fast for self-purification on May 8, 1933.
Context of the Fast
This fast was a pivotal moment in Gandhi's campaign against untouchability. Here are the key details surrounding the event:
The Goal: The fast was intended to "purify" himself and his followers, urging them to rededicate themselves to the cause of the Harijans (a term he used for Dalits, meaning "Children of God").
The Location: He undertook the fast while he was a prisoner at Yerwada Jail in Pune.
The Outcome: Disturbed by his failing health, the British government released him from prison on the very first day of the fast. He completed the full 21 days at "Parnakuti," the home of Lady Thackersey in Pune, successfully breaking it on May 29, 1933.
Important Questions from National movement (1919 - 1939)
Chauri Chaura incident occurred in which year ______.
In which year did Motilal Nehru (Chairman) and eight other Congress leaders draft a constitution for India?
C. Rajagopalachari led the Salt Satyagraha in which of the following states?
Match the following events of 1920 with their dates before the Non- Co-operation Movement.
a. Political Conference of Raipur i. April 1920 b. Anti Rowlatt Act Black
Day in Bilaspurii. September 1920 c. First Labour Movement started
in Rajnandgaoniii. 17 March 1920 d. Meeting of leaders of Dhamtari
in Kandel Villageiv. 20 March 1920 Consider the following statements :
1. The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 recommended granting voting rights to all the women above the age of 21.
2. The Government of India Act of 1935 gave women reserved seats in legislature.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
