At which one of the following places did Mahatma Gandhi first start his Satyagraha in India?

Correct Option

Mahatma Gandhi initiated his first Satyagraha in India at Champaran, Bihar, in 1917. He was invited by local farmer Rajkumar Shukla to address the grievances of indigo cultivators. British planters compelled peasants to cultivate indigo under the 'tinkathia system,' which mandated dedicating 3/20th of their land to indigo cultivation. Gandhi organized a non-violent resistance movement, which led to the abolition of the exploitative system and improved conditions for the farmers. The Champaran Satyagraha marked Gandhi's initial significant engagement in India's freedom struggle and demonstrated the efficacy of non-violent civil disobedience.

Incorrect Options

Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad Mill Strike (1918) was a subsequent Satyagraha led by Mahatma Gandhi, focusing on workers' wages.

Bardoli: The Bardoli Satyagraha (1928) was a peasant movement against increased land revenue, primarily led by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, not Mahatma Gandhi.

Kheda: The Kheda Satyagraha (1918) was another movement led by Mahatma Gandhi, following Champaran and Ahmedabad, demanding remission of land revenue for farmers affected by crop failure.