Question

What were the 6 major movements led by mahatma gandhi? Explain their impact in the society.

Answer 1

Answer:

Bharat chodo andolan

swadashi andolan

Answer 2

The six major movements by Mahatma Gandhi were

• Champaran Movement
• Kheda Movement
• Khilafat Movement
• Non-Cooperation Movement
• Salt March, and
• Quit India Movement.

Explanation:

In Champaran Movement, he organized a non-violent protest for the Champaran farmers who were being forced to produce Indigo. This movement was a success as it managed to get concessions from the authority.

Kheda Movement was to support the farmers who were badly affected by the floods in Kheda, Gujarat. During the Khilafat movement, the Muslims were agitated as the safety of their religious leader was at risk. He returned all his medals he received by the empire. In Cooperation movement was lit after the events of Jallianwala Bagh took place.

This led to Gandhi promoting self-governance. Salt march was to oppose the salt tax which was levied in 1930. Quit India movement took place after world war 2 which was the definitive blow which led to the empire leaving India.

Khilafat Movement (1919) :Movement was started against the english government to retain the collapsing state of the Caliph in Turkey.It was initiated by Ali brothers to raise voice against the unjust done to turkey.

Non-Cooperation Movement (1920):the reason behind this movement was  Jallianwala Bagh Massacre. It lead to boycott of british products, schools, colleges and offices. Ghandhiji called off the movement after the Chauri Chaura incident.

Quit India Movement (1942):  During the world war 2 Quit India movement was launched to drive way british rule from India. ghandhiji called off the movement after british annouced that they will hand over all the powers to india