Non-Cooperation Movement Quiz & Flashcards on Social Groups

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What was the main aspiration of the participants in the Non-Cooperation-Khilafat Movement?

To promote Indian industries

To gain economic independence

To achieve Swaraj, but with different meanings (correct)

To overthrow the British government

Which group did not boycott the council elections in 1921?

The Indian National Congress

The Justice Party (correct)

The Khilafat Movement

The Non-Brahman Party

What was the impact of the Non-Cooperation Movement on foreign goods between 1921 and 1922?

The import value halved (correct)

The import value increased by 50%

The import value remained the same

The import value more than doubled

What did thousands of students do in response to the Non-Cooperation Movement?

They left government-controlled schools and colleges Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the term 'Swaraj' during the Non-Cooperation Movement?

It meant achieving self-rule with different meanings Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Non-Cooperation Movement on the liquor industry?

Liquor shops were picketed Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason behind the Justice Party's decision to participate in the council elections?

To gain power and access usually reserved for Brahmans Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the foreign cloth trade during the Non-Cooperation Movement?

It was boycotted and burnt in huge bonfires Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason behind the hill people's resentment towards the colonial government?

The government was preventing them from entering the forests Signup and view all the answers

What was Alluri Sitaram Raju's stance on achieving swaraj?

He believed in the use of force Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Alluri Sitaram Raju's rebellion?

He was captured and executed in 1924 Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Mahatma Gandhi in the context of the rebellion?

He was an inspiration to the rebels Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the colonial government's decision to close the forest areas?

The hill people's livelihoods were affected Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of khadi in the context of the rebellion?

It was a symbol of resistance against the British Signup and view all the answers

What was the nature of the rebellion led by Alluri Sitaram Raju?

It was a guerrilla warfare Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason behind the hill people's perception of Alluri Sitaram Raju?

They thought he was an incarnation of God Signup and view all the answers

What was the motive behind industrialists supporting the Civil Disobedience Movement?

To gain independence from colonial control over the Indian economy Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Round Table Conference?

It failed to yield any significant results Signup and view all the answers

Why did the industrial working classes not participate in the Civil Disobedience Movement?

They were not uniformly enthusiastic about the movement Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Lahore Congress?

The adoption of the demand for 'Purna Swaraj' Signup and view all the answers

Why did the business groups become apprehensive?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Who established the Depressed Classes Association?

Ambedkar Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the Chauri Chaura incident?

The withdrawal of the Non-Cooperation Movement Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the industrialists' support to the Civil Disobedience Movement?

It enabled trade and industry to flourish without colonial constraints Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason behind the unity among various groups and classes of Indians in the early 20th century?

Their collective struggle for freedom from colonial rule. Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the Congress under Mahatma Gandhi's leadership?

To channel people's grievances into organised movements for independence. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main challenge faced by the Congress in its struggle for independence?

Resolving differences between various groups and classes. Signup and view all the answers

What was the nature of the nationalist movement in India?

A movement with diverse groups and classes having varied aspirations. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Congress's attempts to resolve differences among groups?

To ensure that the demands of one group did not alienate another. Signup and view all the answers

What was the pattern of the nationalist movement in India?

A movement marked by phases of unity and disunity. Signup and view all the answers

What was the nature of the emerging nation in India?

A nation with many voices wanting freedom from colonial rule. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of foreign travellers' remarks about India in earlier times?

They admired the courage, truthfulness, and modesty of Indians. Signup and view all the answers

What was the central idea behind Bhagat Singh's statement during his trial?

To emphasize the importance of social revolution over armed struggle Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the rich peasant communities' involvement in the Civil Disobedience Movement?

They were affected by the trade depression and falling prices Signup and view all the answers

What did the concept of swaraj mean to the rich peasant communities?

Reducing the revenue demand and gaining control over their land Signup and view all the answers

Why did the rich peasant communities refuse to participate in the restarted movement in 1932?

They were disappointed that the revenue rates were not revised Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary concern of the poorer peasantry in the Civil Disobedience Movement?

Addressing issues beyond just the revenue demand Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Civil Disobedience Movement for the rich peasant communities in 1931?

The movement was called off, and their demands were ignored Signup and view all the answers

What was the tone of Bhagat Singh's statement during his trial?

Determined and passionate Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the rich peasant communities in the Civil Disobedience Movement?

They organized their communities and participated in the boycott programmes Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Non-Cooperation-Khilafat Movement

The movement began in January 1921, with various social groups participating, each with their own aspirations.
The term "Swaraj" meant different things to different people.

The Movement in the Towns

Middle-class participants in cities led the movement, with thousands of students leaving government-controlled schools and colleges.
Headmasters and teachers resigned, and lawyers gave up their legal practices.
Council elections were boycotted in most provinces, except Madras, where the Justice Party participated to gain power.

Economic Effects

Foreign goods were boycotted, liquor shops were picketed, and foreign cloth was burnt in huge bonfires.
The import of foreign cloth halved between 1921 and 1922, with its value dropping from Rs 102 crore to Rs 57 crore.

Hill People's Participation

The colonial government's closure of large forest areas affected the hill people's livelihoods and traditional rights.
Alluri Sitaram Raju, a leader who claimed to have special powers, led the hill people's revolt.
Raju was captured and executed in 1924, but became a folk hero.

Workers' Participation

Workers had their own understanding of Mahatma Gandhi and the notion of Swaraj.
Bhagat Singh, a 23-year-old revolutionary, was executed in 1924 and believed in the importance of revolution in society.

Rich Peasants' Participation

Rich peasant communities, such as the Patidars of Gujarat and the Jats of Uttar Pradesh, participated in the movement.
They were affected by the trade depression and falling prices, and resented the government's revenue demand.

Poorer Peasantry's Participation

The poorer peasantry were interested in the lowering of the revenue demand.
They were led by prominent industrialists who supported the Civil Disobedience Movement.

Industrialists' Participation

Industrialists attacked colonial control over the Indian economy and supported the Civil Disobedience Movement.
They gave financial assistance and refused to buy or sell imported goods.
However, after the failure of the Round Table Conference, they were no longer uniformly enthusiastic.

Conclusion

A growing anger against the colonial government brought together various groups and classes of Indians into a common struggle for freedom.
The Congress, under Mahatma Gandhi's leadership, tried to channel people's grievances into organized movements for independence.
However, diverse groups and classes participated in these movements with varied aspirations and expectations, leading to unity and disunity within the movement.

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