Q1
When did Gandhi return to India?
A1915
B1857
C1947
D1900
ICSEClass 10 (ICSE)History and CivicsCh 4 · Topic 1
Mahatma Gandhi and the National Movement (Part I)
Mahatma Gandhi introduced the philosophy of non-violent resistance (Satyagraha) to the Indian independence movement, transforming its approa
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Gandhi returned to India in 1915 after successful non-violent campaigns in South Africa, bringing the philosophy of Satyagraha (truth-force).
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Gandhi's early Indian campaigns, like the Champaran and Kheda Satyagrahas, addressed local issues, establishing his method of non-violent protest.
Why it matters
The Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-1922) marked Gandhi's first major nationwide campaign, calling for boycotting British institutions and goods.
Key detail
Gandhi's approach transformed the independence movement into a mass movement, involving ordinary people across India in nonviolent resistance.
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• Gandhi returned to India in 1915.
• He brought Satyagraha (truth-force) philosophy.
• Early campaigns: Champaran and Kheda Satyagrahas.
• These addressed local issues.
• Non-Cooperation Movement was 1920-1922.
• It was Gandhi's first major nationwide campaign.
• It called for boycotting British institutions.
• Gandhi transformed the movement into a mass movement.