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THE ADDRESS BY MARGA MINCO CLASS - XI (HORNBILL) QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ---------------------------------------- 1. ‘Have you come back?’ said the woman. ‘I thought that no one had come back.’ Does this statement give some clue about the story? If yes, what is it? Answer:  The statement shows that the woman and the narrator already knew each other. The story is about a girl who wants to get back her mother’s old belongings from an older woman called Mrs. Dorling. Before the war, the girl’s mother had moved her valuable things to the house of Mrs. Dorling, a trusted acquaintance. But after her mother died in the war, Mrs. Dorling thought no one would come to claim them. When the girl finally went to collect the items, she was shocked. The statement makes it clear that Mrs. Dorling is selfish, as she wants to keep the antiques even though they are not hers. She pretends not to recognize the girl and refuses to let her enter the house. 2. The story is divided into pre-War and post-...

INDIGO (Summary)

SIMPLE SUMMARY OF INDIGO

BY LOUIS FISCHER

CLASS – 12 ENGLISH CORE

 


1.  Meeting with Gandhi (1942):

  • Louis Fischer recalls meeting Mahatma Gandhi at his ashram in Sevagram in 1942.
  • Gandhi talked about his efforts to drive the British out of India, which started in 1917.

2.  Encounter with Rajkumar Shukla:

  • In December 1916, at the Indian National Congress Party convention in Lucknow, farmer Rajkumar Shukla approached Gandhi for help.
  • Shukla wanted Gandhi to address the injustices faced by farmers under the landlord system in Bihar.
 

3.  Gandhi's Journey to Champaran:

  • Shukla persistently followed Gandhi until he agreed to visit Champaran.
  • Gandhi and Shukla traveled together from Calcutta to Champaran after months of planning.

4.  Visit to Rajendra Prasad’s House:

  • They went to Rajendra Prasad’s house, but he was not there.
  • Gandhi decided to proceed to Muzaffarpur, where he was welcomed by Professor J.B. Kripalani and his students.
  • Despite fear among locals, Professor Malkani, a government teacher, hosted Gandhi for two days.

5.  Understanding Farmers’ Problems:

  • Gandhi learned that farmers (sharecroppers) were forced to grow indigo on 15% of their land and give the harvest to British landlords.
  • After Germany developed synthetic indigo, landlords demanded compensation to release farmers from this arrangement.
  • Some farmers agreed, while others hired lawyers or demanded their money back after learning about synthetic indigo.

6.  Struggle Against the Government:

  • Gandhi faced resistance from government officials but persisted with support from lawyers and farmers.
  • He initiated an official investigation into the issue.

7.  Refund for Farmers:

  • Evidence showed landlords exploited the farmers illegally.
  • Gandhi negotiated a refund for the farmers, settling for 25% of the money instead of the 50% he initially demanded.
  • Gandhi valued the symbolic victory of landlords surrendering both money and prestige.

8.  Impact on Farmers:

  • Farmers gained confidence, self-reliance, and courage to stand up for their rights.

9.  Gandhi’s Efforts in Champaran:

  • Gandhi focused on improving farmers’ lives beyond politics.
  • He started schools, health, and sanitation campaigns in Champaran.
  • His wife, followers, and others joined him in these efforts to uplift the community.

10. Key Message:

  • The writer highlights Gandhi’s focus on serving people rather than rigid ideals, showing his loyalty to humanity.

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