Worksheet: Indigo | English Class 12 PDF Download

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Q1: Raj Kumar Shukla, a ________, sought Gandhi’s help to protest against the injustice of the landlord system in Champaran.

Q2: Gandhi and Shukla reached ______ to meet Dr. Rajendra Prasad, but he was out of town.

Q3: To gather detailed information about Champaran sharecroppers, Gandhi decided to go to ______ first.

Q4: The landlords in Champaran compelled tenants to plant ______ of their land with indigo and surrender the entire harvest as rent.

Q5: Germany’s development of ______ freed Indian farmers from the 15% indigo arrangement.

Q6: Gandhi visited the secretary of the British landlord association in Champaran but was denied information because he was considered an ______.

Q7: Gandhi disobeyed orders to leave Trihut and proceeded to ______, the capital of Champaran.

Q8: Gandhi agreed to a ______ refund by the landowners, symbolizing the surrender of their prestige.

Q9: Gandhi emphasized counseling to give peasants enough ______ to fight their fear during the struggle.

Q10: Apart from justice, Gandhi also worked towards social, economic reforms and taught the lesson of ______ to the peasants.

Assertion and Reason Based

Q1: Assertion: Gandhi visited Muzzafarpur to gather information about Champaran sharecroppers.
Reason: He wanted to understand the plight of the peasants before taking any vital steps.
Options:
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q2: Assertion: The British landlords freed Indian farmers from the 15% indigo arrangement after Germany developed synthetic indigo.
Reason: The British landlords no longer needed the indigo crop due to the availability of synthetic indigo.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q3: Assertion: Gandhi chided Muzzafarpur lawyers for taking high fees from poor sharecroppers.
Reason: Gandhi believed that high legal fees were burdensome for poor peasants.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q4: Assertion: Gandhi’s visit to Champaran resulted in spontaneous demonstrations and widespread support from peasants.
Reason: The peasants were inspired by Gandhi’s courage and determination to fight against injustice.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q5: Assertion: Gandhi’s agreement to a 25% refund by the landowners symbolized the surrender of their prestige.
Reason: The landowners realized the strength of the peasants’ movement and had to compromise.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: What did Raj Kumar Shukla want from Gandhi's help for?

Q2: Where did Gandhi and Shukla go to meet Dr. Rajendra Prasad?

Q3: What was the chief commercial crop in Champaran?

Q4: Why did the British landlords demand compensation from Indian farmers?

Q5: Why did Gandhi stress counseling during the struggle?

Q6: Why did Gandhi visit the secretary of the British Landlord Association in Champaran?

Q7: Where did Gandhi proceed after being ordered to leave Trihut?

Q8: What did the 25% refund by the landowners symbolize?

Q9: Apart from justice, what reforms did Gandhi work towards in Champaran?

Q10: What did Gandhi teach the poor peasants of Champaran?

Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Describe Raj Kumar Shukla’s role in Gandhi's Champaran movement.

Q2: Explain the significance of counseling during the Champaran struggle.

Q3: Describe the situation of the peasants in Champaran before Gandhi's arrival.

Q4: Explain the challenges faced by Gandhi during his investigation in Champaran.

Q5: Discuss the role of lawyers in the Champaran movement.

Q6: Explain the impact of Gandhi's agreement to a 25% refund by the landowners.

Q7: Describe Gandhi's approach towards social and economic reforms in Champaran.

Q8: Explain the significance of Gandhi's Champaran movement in India's freedom struggle.

Long Answer Type Questions

Q1: Explain the role of Raj Kumar Shukla in the Champaran movement and how his initiative contributed to the cause.

Q2: Describe the challenges faced by the peasants in Champaran under the landlord system. Explain how the landlords exploited the tenants and the subsequent impact on the lives of the peasants.

Q3: Explain the significance of civil disobedience in the Champaran movement. Describe the events and actions that led to the triumph of civil disobedience in Champaran.

Q4: Discuss the long-term impact of Gandhi's Champaran movement on the socio-economic fabric of the region. How did the movement pave the way for lasting change and empowerment of the peasants?