Q. Which of the following were/was the reason behind the organization of the Ahmedabad Mill Strike by Gandhi?

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1 only

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2 only

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Both 1 and 2

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Neither 1 nor 2

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Solution

The correct option is A 1 only
Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct- The workers were demanding a rise of 50 % in their wages so that they could manage in the times of wartime inflation (WWI). The mill owners were ready to give only a 20 % wage hike.

Statement 2 is incorrect. There was no case of insurance. Also in this case both the workers & employers were Indians.

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Q. With reference to People’s initiatives during the Non-Cooperation Movement, which of the following statements is/are incorrect?

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Daily wages (in Rs.)	100-120	120-140	140-160	160-180	180-200
Number of workers	12	14	8	6	10

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