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📜 Modern History Chapter 20: Gaya Congress, Swaraj Party and the Constructive Phase, 1922-1928 (स्वराज्य पार्टी एवं रचनात्मक चरण)

Module 4: The Constructive Phase (1924-28)

📖 Chapter 20 of 28 🧩 Module 4 of 6 ⏱️ ~4 min read 💡 14 MCQs
Topic Part 1 of 2

Concept

Subtopic 4.1: The Constructive Phase (1924-28)

  • Khadi was an important part of Gandhi's constructive programme; khadi work in Bihar began in 1921.
  • Ramvinod Singh set up a khadi production centre at Madhubani with the help of Acharya Kripalani.
  • The Bihar branch of the All-India Spinners' Association (Charkha Sangh) had its headquarters first at Patna, then Muzaffarpur, and finally Madhubani, where the Sangh built its own building. It was never at Bhagalpur.
  • On his tour of Bihar in January 1927 Gandhi collected Rs 40,685 for the Das Memorial Fund.
⭐ Key Points
  • How much did Gandhi collect for the Das Memorial Fund on his January 1927 tour of Bihar? Rs 40,685.
  • Khadi was an important part of Gandhi's constructive programme. When did khadi work begin in Bihar? From 1921.
  • Ramvinod Singh, with the help of Acharya Kripalani.
  • Bhagalpur; it moved from Patna to Muzaffarpur and finally to Madhubani, where the Sangh built its own building.
📌 One-line Q&A
  • Question: How much did Gandhi collect for the Das Memorial Fund on his January 1927 tour of Bihar? Answer: Rs 40,685.
  • Question: Khadi was an important part of Gandhi's constructive programme. When did khadi work begin in Bihar? Answer: 1921.
  • Question: Who set up a khadi production centre at Madhubani? Answer: Ramvinod Singh.
  • Question: Where was the headquarters of the Bihar branch of the All-India Spinners' Association NEVER located? Answer: Bhagalpur.
Topic
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MCQs

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Question 1: How much did Gandhi collect for the Das Memorial Fund on his January 1927 tour of Bihar?

Rs 40,685.

Question 2: Khadi was an important part of Gandhi's constructive programme. When did khadi work begin in Bihar?

From 1921.

Question 3: Who set up a khadi production centre at Madhubani?

Ramvinod Singh, with the help of Acharya Kripalani.

Question 4: Where was the headquarters of the Bihar branch of the All-India Spinners' Association NEVER located?

Bhagalpur; it moved from Patna to Muzaffarpur and finally to Madhubani, where the Sangh built its own building.
Question 1 of 4

One-liners

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How much did Gandhi collect for the Das Memorial Fund on his January 1927 tour of Bihar?

Rs 40,685.

Khadi was an important part of Gandhi's constructive programme. When did khadi work begin in Bihar?

1921.

Who set up a khadi production centre at Madhubani?

Ramvinod Singh.

Where was the headquarters of the Bihar branch of the All-India Spinners' Association NEVER located?

Bhagalpur.
Question 1 of 4
Topic Part 1 of 2

Concept

Subtopic 4.2: Khadi, Charkha Sangh and National Institutions

  • Khadi made great progress in Bihar under Rajendra Prasad. In 1926 the first khadi exhibition was held at the Bihar Vidyapith under his direction.
  • The All-India Spinners' Association (Charkha Sangh) was born at Patna and was inaugurated by Gandhi.
  • National colleges and schools in Bihar were affiliated to the Vidyapith; in 1926 there were 1 college, 15 middle and 10 primary schools.
  • Gandhi called Ziradei, Rajendra Prasad's birthplace, a 'tirthsthan' (place of pilgrimage), and Darbhanga a 'modern tirthsthan' because of its khadi stores.
  • Women's meetings at which women donated their jewellery were first held at Sonpur.
  • The 21st session of the Bihari Students' Conference met at Motihari. The editor of 'Mukti' was Nivaranchandra Das Gupta.
⭐ Key Points
  • Under whose leadership did khadi make great progress in Bihar? Rajendra Prasad.
  • The Bihar Vidyapith; in 1926 there were 1 such college, 15 middle and 10 primary schools.
  • Where was the first khadi exhibition held in 1926 under Rajendra Prasad's direction? At the Bihar Vidyapith.
  • Where was the 21st session of the Bihari Students' Conference held? At Motihari.
  • Who was the editor of 'Mukti'? Nivaranchandra Das Gupta.
  • Where was the All-India Spinners' Association (Charkha Sangh) born? At Patna.
  • Who inaugurated the All-India Spinners' Association? Gandhi.
  • Which place in Bihar was a 'tirthsthan' in Gandhi's words? Ziradei, the birthplace of Rajendra Prasad.
  • Which district was a 'modern tirthsthan' in Gandhi's words? Darbhanga, because of its khadi stores.
  • Where in Bihar was a women's meeting, at which women donated their jewellery, first held? At Sonpur.
📌 One-line Q&A
  • Question: Under whose leadership did khadi make great progress in Bihar? Answer: Rajendra Prasad.
  • Question: National colleges and schools in Bihar were affiliated to: Answer: The Vidyapith.
  • Question: Where was the first khadi exhibition held in 1926 under Rajendra Prasad's direction? Answer: Bihar Vidyapith.
  • Question: Where was the 21st session of the Bihari Students' Conference held? Answer: Motihari.
  • Question: Who was the editor of 'Mukti'? Answer: Nivaranchandra Das Gupta.
  • Question: Where was the All-India Spinners' Association (Charkha Sangh) born? Answer: Patna.
  • Question: Who inaugurated the All-India Spinners' Association? Answer: Gandhi.
  • Question: Which place in Bihar was a 'tirthsthan' in Gandhi's words? Answer: Ziradei.
  • Question: Which district was a 'modern tirthsthan' in Gandhi's words? Answer: Darbhanga.
  • Question: Where in Bihar was a women's meeting, at which women donated their jewellery, first held? Answer: Sonpur.
Topic
Questions

MCQs

Answer this question, then use Next.

Question 1: Under whose leadership did khadi make great progress in Bihar?

Rajendra Prasad.

Question 2: National colleges and schools in Bihar were affiliated to:

The Bihar Vidyapith; in 1926 there were 1 such college, 15 middle and 10 primary schools.

Question 3: Where was the first khadi exhibition held in 1926 under Rajendra Prasad's direction?

At the Bihar Vidyapith.

Question 4: Where was the 21st session of the Bihari Students' Conference held?

At Motihari.

Question 5: Who was the editor of 'Mukti'?

Nivaranchandra Das Gupta.

Question 6: Where was the All-India Spinners' Association (Charkha Sangh) born?

At Patna.

Question 7: Who inaugurated the All-India Spinners' Association?

Gandhi.

Question 8: Which place in Bihar was a 'tirthsthan' in Gandhi's words?

Ziradei, the birthplace of Rajendra Prasad.

Question 9: Which district was a 'modern tirthsthan' in Gandhi's words?

Darbhanga, because of its khadi stores.

Question 10: Where in Bihar was a women's meeting, at which women donated their jewellery, first held?

At Sonpur.
Question 1 of 10

One-liners

Write your answer, then submit to see the correct answer.

Under whose leadership did khadi make great progress in Bihar?

Rajendra Prasad.

National colleges and schools in Bihar were affiliated to:

The Vidyapith.

Where was the first khadi exhibition held in 1926 under Rajendra Prasad's direction?

Bihar Vidyapith.

Where was the 21st session of the Bihari Students' Conference held?

Motihari.

Who was the editor of 'Mukti'?

Nivaranchandra Das Gupta.

Where was the All-India Spinners' Association (Charkha Sangh) born?

Patna.

Who inaugurated the All-India Spinners' Association?

Gandhi.

Which place in Bihar was a 'tirthsthan' in Gandhi's words?

Ziradei.

Which district was a 'modern tirthsthan' in Gandhi's words?

Darbhanga.

Where in Bihar was a women's meeting, at which women donated their jewellery, first held?

Sonpur.
Question 1 of 10