Question

What was the main impact of the Non-Cooperation Movement?

Answer 1

(i) It acquired a mass base with the participation of different sections of Indian society such as peasants, workers, students, teachers & women.

(ii) It generated a desire for freedom & inspired people to challenge the colonial rule.

(iii) The Congress became the organiser & leader of the masses in their national struggle.

(iv) It fostered Hindu-Muslim unity which could be seen in the merger of the Khilafat issue with this movement.

(v) Several steps were taken in the direction of prohibition & removal of untouchability. Many national schools & colleges were set up in different parts of the country.

(vi) The movement gave a boost to nationalism in India. The Congress organisation was able to reach down to villages.

(vii) The Congress popularised the cult of Swaraj.