6 Questions
According to the passage, what would happen if Indians refused to cooperate with the British?
British rule in India would collapse within a year, and swaraj would come
What did Gandhiji propose as the first stage of the non-cooperation movement?
Surrendering titles awarded by the British government
What were some of the concerns expressed by members of the Congress about the non-cooperation movement?
Both A and B
How did the Congress ultimately resolve the internal disagreements over the non-cooperation movement?
They worked out a compromise at the Congress session in Nagpur in December 1920
What was the role of Mahatma Gandhi and Shaukat AI during the summer of 1920?
They toured extensively, mobilising popular support for the non-cooperation movement
What was the main purpose of the non-cooperation movement according to the passage?
To overthrow British rule in India and achieve swaraj (self-rule)
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.
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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