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

Correct option is D

Mahatma Gandhi first started his Satyagraha in India at Champaran.

Explanation:
● Gandhi’s first Satyagraha in India was launched in 1917 in Champaran, Bihar, to address the grievances of indigo farmers.
● The farmers were forced to grow indigo under the Tinkathia system and were exploited by British planters.
● Gandhi’s non-violent protest resulted in the abolition of the Tinkathia system and significant improvements in the farmers’ conditions.

Information Booster:
● The Champaran movement marked the beginning of Gandhi’s leadership in India’s independence struggle.
● Gandhi emphasized truth and non-violence (Satyagraha) as the foundation of his political philosophy.
● The success at Champaran established Gandhi’s credibility as a mass leader.

Additional Information:

• (A) Ahmedabad: Associated with the Ahmedabad Mill Strike (1918), Gandhi’s second Satyagraha.
• (B) Kheda: Site of Gandhi’s third Satyagraha (1918), focused on tax relief for peasants.
• (C) Bardoli: A significant movement led by Sardar Patel in 1928, unrelated to Gandhi’s first Satyagraha.