Question

In 1918, along with the Kheda movement in Gujarat, Gandhiji organised another movement regarding the problems of textile mill workers. Name the place associated with the movement.
A. Champaran
B. Ahmedabad
C. Calcutta
D. Poona

Answer 1

Hint:
This Mill Strike 1918 was one of the initial movements led by Gandhi in the beginning of the 20th century after he returned from South Africa. It was one of the formative events in the entire political career of Mahatma Gandhi.

Complete answer:
The Mill strike movement organised by Gandhiji along with the Kheda Movement was held in the city of Ahmedabad. It was the second largest city of Bombay Presidency and was an established commercial centre. In colonial rule, the cotton industry grew in this city and it became a modern industrial town of the 20th century.

In 1918, there was a conflict between Gujarat Mill owners and workers on the topic of Plague Bonus of 1917. The mill owners wanted to withdraw the bonus whereas the workers wanted a 50% wage hike.

Because of the above disagreement, Gandhiji led a strike in the cotton mills and he used the weapon of hunger strike. The strike was carried out in a pure non-violent disciplined way. This strike was successful and all the workers got a 35% wage increase.

The Kheda Satyagraha of 1918 was the second Satyagraha movement after Champaran and Gandhiiji organised this to support the peasants. This revolt was very astounding in terms of unity and discipline.

Hence, the correct answer is option B.

Note:
 This movement was also known as the Ahmadabad Satyagraha. Ahmedabad had been a powerful centre of industry and trade since its establishment by Ahmed Shah in 1411. He was the Sultan of Gujarat. By the 20th century, this city emerged as an important textile centre.