Indigo: Class 12 English Core (CBSE) important questions and practice
Indigo is chapter 5 of 21 in CBSE Class 12 English Core. Below are the topics the paper draws from, the question types that come up again and again, and a free practice test on this chapter alone.
Topics in this chapter
- Raj Kumar Shukla's persistence in bringing Gandhi to Champaran
- The sharecropping system and the indigo contracts
- Gandhi's civil disobedience at Motihari and the court episode
- The 25 percent refund and why Gandhi accepted it
- Gandhi's social work in Champaran and lesson in self-reliance
What examiners usually ask
- Why did Gandhi agree to a settlement of 25 percent refund to the farmers?
- How was the Champaran episode a turning point in Gandhi's life and in India's struggle for freedom?
- Describe how Gandhi was received at Rajendra Prasad's house and what it showed about caste prejudice
Exam tip
Prepare the sequence of events (Lucknow 1916, Patna, Muzaffarpur, Motihari, the summons, the inquiry commission) and the 25 percent reasoning: the money mattered less than the landlords surrendering their prestige.
Frequently asked questions
What are the important questions from Indigo for CBSE Class 12?
The question types listed above repeat most often in CBSE Class 12 English Core papers for this chapter. Practise them with the chapter test and then attempt them inside a full previous-year paper under time.
Is Indigo in the CBSE Class 12 English Core syllabus?
Yes. Indigo is part of the current CBSE Class 12 English Core syllabus, as listed on this site from the prescribed textbook.
Can I practise Indigo MCQs in Hindi?
Yes. The chapter test and explanations are available in Hindi and English, with an AI doubt solver for any question.