Non-Cooperation Movement in India
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Non-Cooperation Movement in India

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According to the passage, what would happen if Indians refused to cooperate with the British?

  • Nothing would change, as the British had a firm grip on power in India
  • The British would offer more concessions to the Indian nationalist movement
  • The British would increase their repression of the Indian people
  • British rule in India would collapse within a year, and swaraj would come (correct)

    • What did Gandhiji propose as the first stage of the non-cooperation movement?

  • Surrendering titles awarded by the British government (correct)
  • A boycott of civil services, army, police, courts and legislative councils
  • Full civil disobedience against the British government
  • Widespread public demonstrations and protests

    • What were some of the concerns expressed by members of the Congress about the non-cooperation movement?

  • They wanted to boycott the council elections scheduled for November 1920
  • They felt the movement did not go far enough in opposing British rule
  • Both A and B (correct)
  • They were worried the movement would lead to popular violence

    • How did the Congress ultimately resolve the internal disagreements over the non-cooperation movement?

    <p>They worked out a compromise at the Congress session in Nagpur in December 1920</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of Mahatma Gandhi and Shaukat AI during the summer of 1920?

    <p>They toured extensively, mobilising popular support for the non-cooperation movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main purpose of the non-cooperation movement according to the passage?

    <p>To overthrow British rule in India and achieve swaraj (self-rule)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Non-Cooperation Movement

    • Mahatma Gandhi believed that if Indians refused to cooperate, British rule in India would collapse within a year, leading to swaraj.

    Proposed Stages of Non-Cooperation

    • First stage: surrender of government-awarded titles, boycott of civil services, army, police, courts, legislative councils, schools, and foreign goods.
    • Second stage: full civil disobedience campaign if the government used repression.

    Mobilizing Support and Opposition

    • Mahatma Gandhi and Shaukat Ali toured extensively during the summer of 1920 to mobilize popular support for the movement.
    • Some members of the Congress were opposed to the proposals, fearing popular violence and unwilling to boycott the council elections scheduled for November 1920.

    Compromise and Adoption

    • Between September and December 1920, there was a intense debate within the Congress, with no apparent meeting point between supporters and opponents of the movement.
    • A compromise was finally reached at the Congress session at Nagpur in December 1920, and the Non-Cooperation programme was adopted.

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    Explore the stages of the Non-Cooperation Movement proposed by Gandhi, including the surrender of titles, boycott of government services, and promotion of Swadeshi goods. Learn how non-cooperation was a key strategy for gaining independence from British rule in India.

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