Question

Kheda movement was associated with __________.

• A. The increased taxation on agriculture at the time of famine.
• B. The high customs duties imposed on Indian textiles.
• C. The ban imposed on import of Indian indigo in England.
• D. The forced cultivation of indigo and other cash crops in place of food crops

Answer 1

The correct option is A The increased taxation on agriculture at the time of famine.

Kheda is a district in the state of Gujarat. Farmers here faced a terrible famine. After this British conducted a land survey and compelled the peasants to pay land revenue. They, therefore, started a no-tax movement in Kheda district in 1918. Gandhiji organised the peasants to offer satyagraha. The peasants refused to pay land revenue and ultimately the government was forced to arrive at a settlement with the peasants.