Previous Year Question
In which of the following movements did Mahatma Gandhi make the first use of hunger strike as a weapon?
A.
Non-Cooperation Movement
B.
Rowlatt Satyagraha
C.
Ahmedabad Strike
D.
Bardoli Satyagraha
Correct Answer: C
Detailed Solution
In 1918, a dispute over wages was going on between the textile mill workers and mill owners of Ahmedabad.
Gandhi supported the workers' demand for a 35% increase in wages.
On 15 March 1918, Gandhi began a fast to sustain the resolve of the workers. His fast continued on 16 and 17 March.
On 18 March 1918, Gandhi ended his fast after the terms of settlement were announced.
Therefore, in this question, the movement associated with Gandhi's first use of hunger strike as a weapon is the Ahmedabad Strike.