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What was the significance of the special session of Congress held in September 1920?

It was where the Non-Cooperation Movement was officially passed under the chairmanship of Lala Lajpat Rai.

Which key event led to the announcement of the Non-Cooperation Movement?

The Jallianwala Bagh massacre and the Montagu-Chelmsford reforms created unrest that prompted the movement.

What were the two types of actions described under the Non-Cooperation Movement?

Constructive and destructive actions; constructive involved building local institutions, while destructive involved boycotting British institutions.

Name one major effect of the Non-Cooperation Movement in Chhattisgarh.

<p>The movement significantly impacted the legal practices as many lawyers like Pandit Ravi Shankar Shukla and Narayan Tiwari discontinued their advocacy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what year did the Congress session in Nagpur take place to discuss the implementation of the Non-Cooperation Movement?

<p>The Congress session in Nagpur was held in December 1920.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the major consequence of the boycott of government titles during the Non-Cooperation Movement?

<p>Leaders like Vaman Rao and Barrister Kalyan Ji renounced their government titles as a statement against British rule.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who chaired the special session of Congress in Kolkatta for the Non-Cooperation Movement?

<p>Lala Lajpat Rai was the chairman of the Congress special session held in Kolkatta.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first person to resign from government services during the Non-Cooperation Movement?

<p>Someshwar Sinha</p> Signup and view all the answers

What actions did participants take as part of the destructive component of the Non-Cooperation Movement?

<p>Participants boycotted elections, resigned from government jobs, and left advocacy practices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which British title was given to Kazi Sher Khan that he later renounced?

<p>Khan Sahib</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the Non-Cooperation Movement promote the use of Khadi?

<p>The movement encouraged the use of Khadi by promoting local textile production and reducing dependence on British goods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which advocate from Raipur is noted for renouncing their practice during the Non-Cooperation Movement?

<p>Pandit Ravi Shankar Shukla is one notable advocate who left his practice in Raipur.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify one legislator from the Raipur District Council who boycotted the election.

<p>Yadav Rao Deshmukh</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the collective impact of various advocates renouncing their practices in different regions?

<p>It unified the legal community's stand against British injustices and strengthened the nationalist movement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significant event happened in the education sector due to the Non-Cooperation Movement?

<p>Students left schools to join the movement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the alternatives promoted through the Non-Cooperation Movement as part of constructive work?

<p>Establishing local schools, promoting Khadi production, and constructing self-reliant community structures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who authored 'English Raj in India' and influenced students at Normal School?

<p>Sundarlal Sharma</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify one prominent figure from Rajnandgaon who renounced their legal title during the movement.

<p>Thakur Pyarelal Singh from Rajnandgaon renounced his legal title.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which title did Nagendra Nath renounce?

<p>Rai Bahadur</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way did the Non-Cooperation Movement create unrest within the Indian political landscape?

<p>It challenged established British institutions and mobilized mass participation against colonial rule.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the boycott of the Legislative Council elections?

<p>Support for the Non-Cooperation Movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who served as MLA from the area of Dhamtari and subsequently resigned?

<p>Bajirao Kadant</p> Signup and view all the answers

What divided the Raipur Constituency into North and South?

<p>Geographical factors and administrative divisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the response of the students after hearing Sundarlal Sharma's speech?

<p>They left the school.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which area was represented by Faguwa Rahi Das in the reelections?

<p>Northern Raipur</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary objective of the Council Boycott Movement?

<p>To oppose British legislative control.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was significant about the timing of the government service resignations?

<p>They coincided with the start of the Non-Cooperation Movement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which two districts were primarily linked to the assembly divisions of Raipur?

<p>Dhamtari and Mahasamund</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was established following the boycott of the British courts in Chhattisgarh?

<p>The National Panchayat was established.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the first National Panchayat formed in Dhamtari?

<p>It was formed on February 5, 1920.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who supported Madhav Rao Sapre in collecting funds for the National School in Raipur?

<p>Mahant Lakshminarayan Das and M. D. Dhani supported him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the medium of instruction at the National School established in Raipur?

<p>The medium of instruction was Hindi.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who became the principal of the National School in Raipur?

<p>Ram Narayan Tiwari became the principal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which significant leader established a National School in Dhamtari?

<p>Babulal Chhotelal Srivastava established the National School.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where and when was the first National School established?

<p>The first National School was established in Raipur in February 1921.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of establishing ashrams in the movement?

<p>Ashrams were established to keep the movement alive and train regional youth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the two types of ashrams mentioned in the content?

<p>Satyagraha Ashram and Khadi Ashram.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the head of the Satyagraha Ashram established in Raipur?

<p>Pandit Sundarlal Sharma was the head.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who opened a National School in Bilaspur and what was the principal's name?

<p>Badri Nath Sahu opened a National School, and the principal was Shiv Dulare Mishra.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significant role did Azeezur Rahman play in Dhamtari's National School?

<p>Azeezur Rahman served as the principal of the National School.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the financial challenge faced by Babulal Srivastava's school in Dhamtari?

<p>The school had to close due to financial weakness by 1924.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What essential activity took place on February 5, 1921, related to the establishment of ashrams?

<p>The Satyagraha Ashram was established on this date in Raipur.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was mandatory for individuals to wear during that time period?

<p>Khadi cloths were made compulsory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who started the Khadi Bhandar in Eipur?

<p>Devendra Tiwari started the Khadi Bhandar in Eipur.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the editor of the magazine 'Karmaveer'?

<p>Makhanlal Chaturvedi was the editor of 'Karmaveer'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was Makhanlal Chaturvedi arrested?

<p>He was arrested on May 12, 1921.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significant poem did Makhanlal Chaturvedi compose while in jail?

<p>He composed the poem 'Pushpa Ki Abhilasha'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long was Makhanlal Chaturvedi imprisoned?

<p>He was imprisoned for eight months.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened at the Chauri Chaura incident?

<p>People burned down a police station resulting in police deaths.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Gandhi decide after the Chauri Chaura incident?

<p>He decided to withdraw from the Non-Cooperation Movement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of 'Shri Krishna Janmasthali Patrika'?

<p>It documented the birthplace of Lord Krishna.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which prominent leaders arrived in Chhattisgarh during the non-cooperation movement?

<p>Rajendra Prasad, C. Rajagopalachari, and Subhadra Kumari Chauhan.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where was Makhanlal Chaturvedi arrested from?

<p>He was arrested from Bilaspur.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did Makhanlal Chaturvedi complete his poem in jail?

<p>He completed it by February 18, 1922.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Mahatma Gandhi believe after the events of Chauri Chaura?

<p>He believed the people were not ready for a non-violent struggle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the three significant programs related to Gandhian ideology mentioned in the content?

<p>The three significant programs are the Untouchable Program, the Alcohol Prohibition Program, and the Cow Slaughter Program.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the main proponent of the Untouchable Program before Gandhi's involvement?

<p>Pandit Sundarlal Sharma was the main proponent of the Untouchable Program.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significant event did Pandit Sundarlal Sharma organize in 1918?

<p>In 1918, he organized a mass gathering of the Satnamis to promote the cause of untouchables.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the duration of the fast undertaken by Pandit Chhadiram Chaube for the Untouchable Movement?

<p>Pandit Chhadiram Chaube undertook a 21-day fast.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role did Mahant Nain Das play in the context of the Cow Slaughter Program?

<p>Mahant Nain Das practiced non-violence and prohibited cow slaughter.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which year did the Alcohol Prohibition Meeting take place at Gandhi Chowk?

<p>The Alcohol Prohibition Meeting took place in February 1921.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which two places experienced a strike against alcohol shops as part of the prohibition movement?

<p>The strikes took place in Bilaspur and at Hiralal Kalars' shop.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Swadeshi' refer to in the context of the movement discussed?

<p>Swadeshi refers to the promotion of indigenous products over British-made goods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which town initiated a scheme to encourage the wearing of khadi among government employees?

<p>Raipur initiated the scheme for government employees to wear khadi.</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which dates was Khadi Week celebrated in 1921?

<p>Khadi Week was celebrated from October 7 to October 15, 1921.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significant initiative was taken by Babu Telal Shrivastav in Dhamtari?

<p>Babu Telal Shrivastav started making khadi at his home.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the municipality of Bilaspur enforce khadi among its residents?

<p>The municipality mandated that all residents wear khadi.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the sacred thread during the gathering of Satnamis?

<p>The sacred thread symbolized equality and unity among the participants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what context did the term 'non-cooperation movement' relate to the discussed programs?

<p>The non-cooperation movement inspired activists like Pandit Chhadiram Chaube.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Non-Cooperation Movement in Chhattisgarh

  • The Non-Cooperation Movement (NCM) began in India after the Khilafat Movement and the Rowlatt Act in September 1920.
  • A special session of the Indian National Congress was held at Kolkata in 1920 with Lala Lajpat Rai as chairperson.
  • The NCM was adopted during this Kolkata session.
  • A winter session of the Congress was scheduled for Nagpur in December 1920.
  • The program and working framework for the NCM were decided during the Nagpur session.

Key Features of the NCM

  • The NCM involved both constructive and destructive actions.
  • Destructive actions included quitting advocacy/legal practices, resigning from government jobs, boycotting elections.
  • Constructive actions focused on promoting self-sufficiency like establishing Khadi ashrams, which impacted British textile markets.

Renunciation of Advocacy in Chhattisgarh

  • Prominent Chhattisgarh lawyers resigned from their legal practices in support of the NCM.
  • Raipur: Pandit Ravi Shankar Shukla, Narayan Tiwari, Yadav Rao Deshmukh, and others.
  • Rajnandgaon: Thakur Pyarelal Singh
  • Baloda Bazar (part of Raipur): Baldev Prasad Mishra, Govardhan Lal Srivastava.
  • Durg: Ghanshyam Singh Gupta, Ratnakar Jadhav.
  • Bilaspur: Raghavendra Rao, Vaman Rao Khan.

Renunciation of Government Titles in Chhattisgarh

  • Raipur: Vaman Rao Lakhe renounced the title of Rai Sahib in 1921. Barrister Kalyanji, Murariji, and Gopi Kishan also renounced titles.
  • Other Areas: Nagesh Nath De renunciated the title of Rai Bahadur. Kazi Sher Khan renounced the title of Khan Sahib.

Renunciation of Government Services in Chhattisgarh

  • Chhattisgarh: Someshwar Sinha, Laxmi Narayan Verma, and Yadunandan Prasad Srivastava were among those who resigned from government service.

Boycott of Councils and Elections

  • Raipur District Council: Yadav Rao Deshmukh spearheaded the boycott of the Raipur district council.
  • Raipur Legislative Assembly:
    • It was divided into North and South Raipur, with the North encompassing areas like Baloda Bazar and South encompassing areas like Dhamtari and Mahasamund.
    • Bazi Rao Kudat, the MLA from the Dhamtari-Mahasamund region, resigned.
    • Re-elections were later held, electing new MLAs. Faguwa Rahi Das from North Raipur and again Bazi Rao Kudat from South Raipur were elected.

Boycott of Educational Institutions

  • Raipur: Due to a speech by Pandit Sundarlal Sharma at the local normal school, students left their studies to support the NCM.

Formation of National Panchayats

  • Dhamtari: The first national Panchayat was created on February 5, 1921, spearheaded by Bazi Rao Kudat.
  • Raipur: Another national Panchayat was formed on March 4, 1921, led by Jasakaran Daga.

Establishment of National Schools

  • Several national schools were established across Chhattisgarh. Dates and specific locations were noted for Raipur, Dhamtari, Rajnandgaon, and Bilaspur. Key individuals such as Madhav Rao Sapre, Mahant Laxmi Narayan Das, and M.D. Danni were associated with efforts in Raipur. Important names like Babulal Chotelal Srivastava established a school in Dhamtari, and Badrinath Saw established a school in Bilaspur.

Establishment of Ashrams in Chhattisgarh

  • Satyagraha Ashram: Established February 7, 1921, in Raipur, led by Pandit Sundarlal Sharma.
  • Khadi Ashram: Established in 1921, in Raipur, supported by Thakur Pyarelal and Vaman Rao Lakhe.

Other Activities During the NCM

  • Untouchability: Pandit Sundarlal Sharma led efforts and organized mass gatherings (especially among Satnamis) for social equality. Pandit Chaviram Chaubey fasted for 21 days against untouchability.
  • Alcohol Prohibition: Meetings and strikes occurred in Raipur (Gandhi Chowk) and Bilaspur (Hira Lal Kallar).
  • Cow Slaughter Prohibition: Mahant Naina Das led this effort.
  • Promotion of Swadeshi Products:
    • Raipur Municipality promoted Khadi clothing.
    • A Khadi week was celebrated in Raipur (Ravana Bhata).
    • Key figures like Anjuman Begum played a role.
    • Similar initiatives occurred in Dhamtari and Bilaspur, with prominent individuals like Babulal Chotelal Srivastava in Dhamtari and efforts by Deewan Tiwari in Bilaspur for Khadi promotion.

Arrest of Makhanlal Chaturvedi

  • Bilaspur, 1921: Chaturvedi, the editor of Karamveer, gave a speech and was arrested in Bilaspur for opposing British rule.
  • Imprisonment: He was held for eight months in Bilaspur and later in Jabalpur.
  • Literary Work: While imprisoned, he wrote the poem Pushpa Ki Abhilasha.

National Leaders in Chhattisgarh During the NCM

  • Rajendra Prasad, C. Rajagopalachari, and Subhadra Kumari Chauhan visited Chhattisgarh during the NCM.

End of the NCM

  • Chauri Chaura Incident (1922): A violent incident in Uttar Pradesh led Gandhi to suspend the NCM due to the escalation of violence.
  • Arrests: Following the end of the movement, many leaders from Chhattisgarh were arrested, including Pandit Sundarlal Sharma.

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Test your knowledge on the Non-Cooperation Movement, a crucial episode in India's struggle for independence. This quiz covers significant events, key figures, and the impact of the movement in various regions, including Chhattisgarh. Discover how this movement reshaped India's fight against colonial rule.

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