Explain the idea of Satyagraha according to Gandhiji.
The idea of Satyagraha emphasised the power of truth and need to search for truth. It suggested that if the cause was true, if the struggle was against injustice, then physical force was not necessary to fight the oppressor. Without seeking vengeance or being aggressive, a Satyagrahi could win the battle through non-violence. This could be done by appealing to the conscience of the oppressor.
How has a three-tier quasi-judicial machinery been set up for redressal of consumer disputes? Explain.
How did the local people in the areas conquered by the Napoleon react to French rule? Explain.
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Why did a major protest erupt in 1926 in the Saigon Native Girls School in Vietnam? Explain.
Describe any three suppressive measures taken by the British administration to clamp down on nationalists.
How are popular struggles integral to the working democracy? Explain with an example of Bolivia's struggle against privatization of water.
