In 1920, the Nagpur session of the Congress adopted a resolution for the Non-cooperation Movement under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi. In this context, briefly explain: A) The objectives of the movement B) The reasons for its subsequent withdrawal C) Any two far-reaching effects of this movement
In 1920, the Nagpur session of the Congress adopted a resolution for the Non-cooperation Movement under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi. In this context, briefly explain: A) The objectives of the movement B) The reasons for its subsequent withdrawal C) Any two far-reaching effects of this movement
(A) The Objectives Of The Movement
- All foreign goods were burnt
- To boycott all Government functions
- To cripple the British Government in its administration
- To withdraw all cooperation and support from the Government offices and firms
- To make the British feel that their Government cannot survive without the willing support of Indians
(B) The Reasons For Its Subsequent Withdrawal
The non-cooperation movement came to a grinding halt when Mahatma Gandhi ordered it to be withdrawn. He took this painful decision because an angry mob had attacked and burned the police station at chauri chaura. In this incident around 20 to22 were killed. Therefore, because of this incident, Gandhi had to take this decision and he felt that people had not yet properly understood the philosophy of non-violence.
(C) Any Two Far-reaching Effects Of This Movement
The non cooperation stood for Swadeshi, which gave a fillip to Indian handicrafts and cottage industries.
The non co-operation led to the Hindu-Muslim unity. Message of Swadeshi had spread everywhere arousing the sentioment of nationalism on a longer scale. This creates a feeling of enthusiasm and exhalation in the country.
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(A) The Objectives Of The Movement
- All foreign goods were burnt
- To boycott all Government functions
- To cripple the British Government in its administration
- To withdraw all cooperation and support from the Government offices and firms
- To make the British feel that their Government cannot survive without the willing support of Indians
(B) The Reasons For Its Subsequent Withdrawal
The non-cooperation movement came to a grinding halt when Mahatma Gandhi ordered it to be withdrawn. He took this painful decision because an angry mob had attacked and burned the police station at chauri chaura. In this incident around 20 to22 were killed. Therefore, because of this incident, Gandhi had to take this decision and he felt that people had not yet properly understood the philosophy of non-violence.
(C) Any Two Far-reaching Effects Of This Movement
The non cooperation stood for Swadeshi, which gave a fillip to Indian handicrafts and cottage industries.
The non co-operation led to the Hindu-Muslim unity. Message of Swadeshi had spread everywhere arousing the sentioment of nationalism on a longer scale. This creates a feeling of enthusiasm and exhalation in the country.
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