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History GK · Q736

Modern Indian History

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 736

Q736

In 1917 Anasuya Sarabhai had led the __________textile workers' strike

A.
Ahmedabad
Answer
B.
Bombay
C.
Calcutta
D.
Malabar

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Sewa founder Ela Bhatt presided over the function. Exactly a century ago on December 4, 1917, 'Motaben' Anasuya Sarabhai had organized the textile labour force under one umbrella organization mentored by Mahatma Gandhi. Back in 1917 textile workers in Ahmedabad were demanding a 50% hike in plague bonus.