Question

how far non- cooperation movement were effective in freedom struggle in india?

Answer 1

1. The non-cooperation movement began with the middle class refusing to buy British cloth and boycotting Government offices, schools, council elections and courts.
2. It was for the first time that the whole of India joined together for a common cause.
3. Peasants and tribals joined the movement as a means to protest against landowners.
4. Plantation workers joined the movement, thinking they will be able to go home rather than stay enclosed in their plantations.
5. The idea of independence or Swaraj came into being with Independent India being a country of many states.
6. The impact of Non Cooperation movement on economy was profound and caused the British to take notice.