Indigo
By - Louis Fischer
By - Louis Fischer
Q.1 Why is Rajkukmar Shukla described as being "resolute"?
Ans ; Rajkumar Shukla is described as being "resolute" because he was fully determined to take Gandhiji to Bihar (Champaran).
Q.2 do you think the servants thought Gandhi to be another peasant ?
Ans : The servants of Rajendra Prasad thought Gandhi to be another peasant because he was with Rajkumar Shukla who was a poor sharecropper and he was dressed in plain 'Dhoti'.
Q.3 the places that Gandhi visited between his first meeting with Shukla and his arrival at Champaran.
Ans : The list of the places that Gandhi visited between his first meeting with Shukla are - Cawnpore, his ashram near Ahmedabad, Calcutta, Patna and Muzaffarpur before he reached Champaran.
Q.4 did the peasants pay the British landlords as rent ?
Ans : The present question has been taken from the chapter "Indigo" written by Louis Fischer. In this story the writer told that the peasants paid indigo to the British landlords as rent.
Q.5 did the British now want instead and why ?
Ans : Now, the British landlords did not want Indigo from the peasants because the Germany had developed synthetic indigo. Hence, the landlords decided to release the peasants of Champaran from the 15% arrangement on the payment of a compensation.
Q.6 What would be the impact of synthetic indigo on the prices of natural indigo ?
Ans : The prices of natural indigo would be decrease when the synthetic indigo had been developed by Germany.
Q.7 Why did Gandhi agree to settlement of 25% refund to the farmers ?
Ans : Gandhi agreed to settlement of 25% refund to the farmers because according to him, the amount of the refund was less important than the fact that the landlords had been obliged to surrender part of the money and with it, part of their status.
Q.8 How did the episode change the plight of the peasants ?
Ans : The agreement changed the condition of the peasants ( farmer ) of Champaran. Before the agreement the landlords behaved as lords. After the successful refund of the compensation the peasants realized first time their own rights and thus, the episode changed the plight of the peasants.
Q.9 Why do you think Gandhi considered the Champaran episode to be a turning point in his life ?
Ans : Gandhi considered the Champaran episode to be a turning point in his life because it was not a simple victory, it awoke the soul of poor peasants. Ganshi tried to change a new free India. Some people wanted to help to C.F. Andrews, but Gandhi against. Gandhi did not want that Indians should take the help of an englishman in their own struggle for freedom.
Q.10 How was Gandhi able to influence lawyers ? Give instances.
Ans : Gandhi was able to influence lawyers. When he asked the lawyers what they would do if he would go to jail. They said that they would go home. Then Ganshi asked them about the injustice to the sharecroppers. The lawyers came to the conclusion that it would be shameful ilf they went home. So, the told Gandhi that they were ready to follow him into jail.
Q.11 What was the attitude of the average Indian in smaller localities towards advocates of 'home rule' ?
Ans : The average Indians in smaller localities were afraid to show the sympathy for the advocaters of 'home rule'. Gandhi stayed at Muzaffarpur for two days at the home of professor Malkani, a government teacher. It was an extraordinary thing in those days for a government professor to give shelter to one who opposed the government.
Q.12 How do we know that ordinary people too contributed to the freedom movement ?
Ans : In the story 'Indigo' Louis Fischer told that professor J.B. Kriplani received Gandhi at Muzaffarpur station at midnight. Sharecropper from Champaran came to see Gandhi. The vast greeted Gandhi at Motihari station.Thousands of people were present around the courtroom. This shows that ordinary people too contributed to the freedom movement.
Q.13 "Freedom from fear is more important than legal justice for the poor." Do you think that the poor of India are free from fear after Independence ?
Ans : "Freedom from fear is more important than legal justice for the poor." I do not think that the poor of India are free from fear after independence because we know that many people were suicide when they did not pay the rents of money leaders or landlords.
Q.14 What did Gandhiji do for the overall development of Champaran ?
Ans : Gandhiji did a lot for the overall development of Champaran. He arranged teachers, doctors for services. He instructed Mrs. Gandhi to talk to woman. Schools, hospitals were opened. Medicines were arranged and day - to - day problems were solved.
Q.1 the qualities of a good leader.
Ans : A good leader qualities are -
1 A good leader is a model for all.
2 A good leader is always ready to give his best for his country.
3 A good leader has personality of fearlessness, bravery, hard work.
4 He or She is liked by everyone.
5 He or She has a feeling of sacrifice for his motherland.
Q.2 Give the character sketch of Rajkumar Shukla.
Ans : Introduction : The present question has been taken from the chapter "Indigo" written by Louis Fischer. In this story the writer tells us how Mahatma Gandhiji struggled for sharecroppers of Champaran.
The character sketch of Rajkumar Shukla :
1 Rajkumar shukla was a poor sharecropper of Champaran.
2 was illiterate but resolute because he was fully determined to take Gandhi to Champaran, Bihar.
3 He wanted to come Gandhiji in his district.
4 He had fallen victim to British landlords.
5 He was described as a resolute, determined individual who was not easily deterred by challenges.
6 He had few words but strong opinion.
7 His tone of voice as well as actions showed his sincerity and determination.
Conclusion : The chapter displays the importance of effective leadership in improving the live of people. The author tells us a few reasons which made Gandhiji famous and loved by the community. He was concerned about the plight of the poor and fought for their right. He also taught them self-reliance.