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Who among the following was associated with the Bardoli Satyagraha (1928)?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Rajendra Prasad
  2. Vallabhbhai Patel
  3. Motilal Nehru
  4. Jawaharlal Nehru

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Vallabhbhai Patel

Explanation: The Bardoli Satyagraha (1928) was led by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Gujarat against the unjust land revenue hike imposed by the British. 📚 Other Information: ▪️ The movement began when peasants refused to pay 22% increased land tax. ▪️ Patel organised farmers to resist peacefully through non-violent civil disobedience. ▪️ The protest gained nationwide attention and eventually forced the British to cancel the tax hike. ▪️ The success earned Patel the title 'Sardar' (Leader) from the people. ▪️ It strengthened the Gandhian method of satyagraha in rural India. ▪️ The movement inspired agrarian unity and self-respect among peasants. ▪️ It demonstrated mass discipline and collective action. ▪️ The Bardoli Satyagraha was a milestone in India’s freedom movement.