Question

Through various National Movements, Gandhiji mobilised public support to win freedom for India. In this context, state the following :
The impact of the Non-Cooperation Movement in India's freedom struggle.

Answer 1

Impact of Non-Cooperation Movement:

1. The movement provided a base to the Congress Gandhi mobilised masses in this movement. All sections of society-peasants, workers, lawyers, students, moneyed classes, women and oppressed people participated in their struggle for freedom.
2. The movement undermined the power and prestige of the British Government. It created an anti-British feeling in the country.
3. Repression failed to crush the spirit of the people. The movement made the people bold and patriotic.
4. Gandhi was determined to emancipate the poor and the oppressed. Removal of untouchability and promotion of Khadi became an essential tool in Gandhi's struggle against British rule. Massage of Swadeshi was spread.
5. Another positive achievement was that the movement set the scene of Hindu Muslim unity. Never before any movement received the willing support of Hindus and Muslims alike.