OPSC OCS 2022 · Question 20 of 98
Odisha GK
Statement 4 is incorrect Gandhi's visits to Odisha Thank you for sharing this detailed account of Mahatma Gandhi's visits to Odisha during the freedom struggle. These visits provide valuable insights into the significant role Odisha played in the Indian independence movement. Here's a summary of Gandhi's visits to Odisha during the mentioned periods: First Visit: March 23-29, 1921 - Gandhi arrived in Cuttack and conducted meetings to propagate the ideas of the Noncooperation Movement. - He addressed women at Binod Bihari and a large crowd on the riverbed of Kathajodi. - Visited Bhadrak and addressed a meeting at Gandhi Padia. - Addressed a public meeting in Puri on freedom struggle. - Visited Brahmapur and addressed a gathering at the Brahmapur Stadium. Second Visit: August 19-20, 1925 - Gandhi visited Utkal Tannery in Cuttack and other places before leaving for Kolkata. Third Visit: December 4-21, 1927 - Promoted Khadi and visited Khadi production centers, including Brahmapur. - Met flood-affected people in Bhadrak district. - Attended a public meeting in Cuttack. Fourth Visit: December 22, 1928 - Gandhi addressed a meeting in Jharsuguda and Sambalpur about various issues faced by the people. Fifth Visit: May 5-May 16, 1934 - Conducted a Padyatra for the welfare of Dalits, addressing people in Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Angul, Puri, and Cuttack. Sixth Visit: May 21-June 7, 1934 - Resumed Harijan Padyatra, covering rural areas of Cuttack, Kendrapada, Bari, Kabirpur in Jajpur, and Bhadrak districts. Seventh Visit: March 25-31, 1938 - Attended a week-long conference of Gandhi Seva Sangh and an agro and village enterprise exhibition at Beraboi in Puri district. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Rajendra Prasad also attended. Eighth and Last Visit: January 20, 1946 - Met supporters at Baleswar, Bhadrak, Cuttack, and Brahmapur while traveling towards Chennai by train. These visits reflect the deep connection between Mahatma Gandhi and the people of Odisha during the struggle for India's independence. Gandhi's presence and interactions inspired thousands and played a vital role in the freedom movement in the region.
Source: OPSC OCS (2022) Preliminary GS Paper-I; answers per Apti Plus Academy compilation (to be verified against official OPSC key)
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